Software Engineering Manager

Overview Canonical is hiring a Software Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering, leading one of our regional teams and reporting directly to the global Director of Sustaining Engineering. Location: This is a globally remote role, unless specified otherwise. Responsibilities Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback and career development guidance to your team Manage & measure 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, including but not limited to Ubuntu, OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, Juju & MAAS 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 Work from home with global travel up to 10% for internal and external events What we are looking for in you Professional software delivery experience using C, C++, Go, Python, or similar You are 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 People management experience in a support organisation is a strong plus What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person 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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in ****. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Job details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr