Software Engineering Manager (Container And Virtualisation Infrastructure)

Location: Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas

Company

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm known for Ubuntu, a leading open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, operating globally with a distributed workforce.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a remote team of engineers
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Set and manage expectations with engineering teams, senior management, and stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern software development practices
• Participate in code and architectural reviews
• Engage with internal teams, open source community, and partners

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in EMEA or the Americas
• Strong knowledge of Linux cloud computing technologies including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes
• Proven experience in developing and growing engineering teams
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience programming in C and/or Go

Culture & Benefits

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus
• Annual holiday, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and travel opportunities
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events