Canonical · 3 weeks ago
Software Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, known for its Ubuntu platform. They are seeking an engineering manager to lead the development of their Landscape systems management solution for Ubuntu, focusing on team leadership, engineering practices, and collaboration across various teams.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Build and lead a team of engineers in your region
Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development
Demonstrate sound engineering principles and directly contribute toward your team's goals
Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
Lead modern, agile software development practices
Ensure a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation
Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
Engage with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners
Work from home with global travel 4-6 weeks per year for internal and external events
Qualification
Required
Technical leadership experience
Background in software engineering
Fluency in Python and Golang
Experience in building and leading a team of engineers
Ability to develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development
Demonstrated sound engineering principles
Experience with agile software development practices
Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
Software development experience in Python or Golang
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Practical experience with Linux system administration
Preferred
Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
Focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
Benefits
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
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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