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Software Engineering Manager; Backend SaaS

Job in Québec, Province de Québec, Canada
Listing for: Canonical
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Software Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS)
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software, best known for publishing Ubuntu. As a global enterprise and technology platform, Ubuntu is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Canonical employs a highly distributed workforce of more than 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries. We hire an engineering manager to lead the reboot of our Landscape systems‑management solution for Ubuntu, a product that helps enterprises manage policy, compliance, patch management and access control for large Ubuntu estates.

The role focuses on architecture, delivery and people leadership. You will work closely with product managers, set an engineering roadmap, grow and mentor a team, and collaborate with other engineering and business units. Technical proficiency in Python and/or Go, strong architectural judgment, and a background in software engineering are required.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a regional team of engineers

Coach, mentor and provide career development for team members

Contribute sound engineering principles and directly influence team goals

Set and manage expectations with engineering teams, senior management and external stakeholders

Lead modern, agile software development practices

Maintain a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values

Act as a member of the leadership team and collaborate with other senior leaders

Build automated, highly reliable image‑delivery, testing and publication pipelines

Engage with internal teams, the open‑source community and commercial partners

Work from home while traveling globally 4‑6 weeks per year for internal and external events

Valued Skills And Experience

Track record of mentoring and coaching people

Deep passion for software development and delivering high‑quality software

Experience with agile development methodologies

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or related field

Senior software‑development experience in Python or Go

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Practical experience with Linux system administration

Benefits

Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints

Personal learning and development budget (USD 2,000 per year)

Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission

Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team‑member assistance programme and wellness platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects powering AI, IoT and cloud. Our workforce is largely remote and we reward excellence, encouraging innovation and learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Location:

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2×.

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