Canonical · 3 weeks ago
Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. The role of Engineering Manager involves leading a team of engineers, fostering their growth, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software while navigating complex distributed systems.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead a team of remote engineers
Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
Advocate and advance modern software development practices
Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners
Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events
Qualification
Required
Experience in high-quality microservice architectures
High-performance team leadership experience
Deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage and networking
Solid technical background
Experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams
Ability to solve challenging distributed systems problems
Deep knowledge of Linux
Understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and K8s
Strong track record of developing and growing people
Focus on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Experience programming in C and/or Go
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
Employee Assistance Programme
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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