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Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Our mission is to build a next‑generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a data‑center‑scale cloud that "just works". We are hiring engineering managers with experience in high‑quality microservice architectures and high‑performance team leadership, with deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualization, storage, and networking.
As an engineering manager at Canonical you must have a solid technical background, but your responsibility is to run an effective team and develop the colleagues you manage.
What you will focus on
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’re looking for in you
You understand modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and Kubernetes
You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing so
You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high‑quality software
You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills
You have experience programming in C and/or Go
What we offer you
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
Location
This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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