Canonical is hiring a
Engineering Manager

Summary

The job is for a Software Engineering Manager in the Sustaining Engineering team at Canonical, working remotely in the Americas time zones. The role involves managing a team, leading technical delivery, and advocating modern software development practices. Requirements include deep experience with Ubuntu Linux, professional software delivery experience, leadership skills, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Interest and deep experience with three or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Postgresql, Mongo, deb or snap packaging
• Professional software delivery experience using C, C++, Go, Python, or similar
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Leadership experience displaying ability to organise and prioritise complex problem resolution and bug fixes
• Experience with version control systems such as git
• Experience with debugging tools such as gdb, crash or other
• Demonstrated strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
• Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written
• Experience with Linux, with a preference towards Ubuntu
• Experience with Open Source and Open Source Business Models

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers
• Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback and career development guidance to your team
• Manage shift scheduling, measuring key performance indicators (KPIs), and training
• Support timely delivery of bug fixes, patches, and other technical solutions to address business needs in a variety of technology fields
• Demonstrate the very best of Canonical in customer interactions
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern software development practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company value
• Collaborate with other teams in the organisation

Preferred Qualifications

People management experience in a support organisation is a strong plus

Benefits

• Base pay depends on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location
• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events