About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, best known for our platform, Ubuntu. We serve a wide range of enterprise and technology markets, and our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers as well as industry leaders. In this role, you will lead Multipass, a mini-cloud workstation application that allows developers to create local cloud experiences for testing, builds, and other applications.
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As a Software Engineering Manager, your focus will be on leading a remote team of engineers. You will be responsible for developing your team members through coaching, mentoring, and feedback, while also ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. Your technical leadership experience and solid background in software engineering will be crucial in fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of remote engineers.
- Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on career development.
- Set and manage expectations with other teams, management, and stakeholders.
- Advocate for modern software development practices.
- Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural reviews.
- Engage with teams across the company and the open-source community.
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
- Opportunities for global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events.
- Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Strong technical communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Expertise in modern C++ development and cross-platform experience (macOS and/or Windows).
- Familiarity with hypervisor technologies such as Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and KVM.
- Open-source experience and engagement.
Language Requirements:
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation that considers geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme and opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm committed to advancing the open-source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are at the forefront of transforming software for the AI, IoT, and cloud domains. We value excellence and foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity.
