Software Engineering Manager - Sustaining Engineering

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is hiring an Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering passionate about open source software, Linux and cloud computing.

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 addressing business needs across 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 values
• Collaborate with other teams in the organisation
• Work from home with global travel up to 10% for internal and external events

Qualifications

• Professional software delivery experience using C, C++, Go, Python, or similar
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Leadership experience with 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 others
• Demonstrated strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Experience with Linux, preferably Ubuntu
• Experience with Open Source and Open Source Business Models
• People management experience in a support organisation is a strong plus

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 ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Location: This is a globally remote role, unless specified otherwise.

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.