Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

Canonical; Belo Horizonte; Teletrabalho; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An innovative company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to enhance Linux gaming on Ubuntu. This role involves leading a talented team, optimizing gaming performance, and collaborating with upstream projects like Proton and Unity. With a focus on quality and modern design, you will manage project timelines and engage with the gaming community. The company offers a distributed work environment, generous learning budgets, and opportunities for travel. If you are passionate about technology and gaming, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Serviços

Annual Learning Budget

Regular Compensation Reviews

Generous Leave Policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for Travel

Qualificações

• Experience collaborating with upstream projects and partners.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead team to optimize and expand the Ubuntu gaming experience.
• Manage project timelines and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Conduct code reviews emphasizing quality and performance.

Conhecimentos

Project Management

Linux Graphics Stack

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Formação académica

Undergraduate Degree in Technical Field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. With over 1100 colleagues in more than 75 countries, we embrace a distributed work model, with teams meeting in person a few times a year in various global locations.

The role of Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming involves leading efforts to enhance Linux gaming on Ubuntu, focusing on performance, security, device support, and content sharing. You will collaborate with open-source projects and partners to improve the gaming ecosystem.

Location

This role is remote, based in the Americas or EMEA region.

Responsibilities

1. Lead your team to optimize and expand the Ubuntu gaming experience, especially the Steam Snap.
2. Manage project timelines, balancing feature development with deadlines.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to align team efforts with company goals.
4. Conduct code reviews emphasizing quality, performance, and modern design.
5. Work with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to improve Ubuntu gaming capabilities.
6. Coordinate with other teams for a cohesive Ubuntu experience.
7. Drive hardware performance improvements.
8. Engage with the open source and gaming communities for feedback and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience collaborating with upstream projects and partners.
• Familiarity with Linux graphics stack from user-space to kernel drivers.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and resource management.
• Technical leadership combined with team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multi-cycle improvement projects.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Passion for technology and gaming.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and accountability.
• Strong soft skills, including motivation and enterprise mindset.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular compensation reviews and recognition rewards.
• Generous leave policies, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for travel and in-person meetings.

About Canonical

Canonical is a leader in open source software, publishing Ubuntu and pioneering in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We value excellence, diversity, and innovation. Working remotely since 2004, we foster a forward-thinking environment that challenges and rewards our colleagues.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants regardless of background or identity.