Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure

Overview

Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure. Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We are hiring an engineering manager with experience in high-quality microservice architectures and high-performance team leadership, with deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualization, storage and networking. LXD components span the entire software stack from low-level kernel features to the upper level management API / CLI. Our engineers anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices in a complex distributed system.

What you will focus on

Lead a team of remote engineers and 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 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.

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

What we are looking for in you

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm in the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and recruit on a global basis with high standards. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. We strive to challenge and grow with our team.

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.

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