Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

Canonical; Rio de Janeiro; Teletrabalho; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

This innovative firm is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to elevate the gaming experience on Ubuntu. In this pivotal role, you will enhance compatibility, performance, and security while collaborating with upstream projects and partners. You'll lead a talented team, manage project timelines, and engage with the gaming community to drive improvements. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of gaming on a leading open-source platform. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration in a remote work environment, with travel opportunities for team sprints and company events.

Serviços

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities

Company event perks

Qualificações

• Experience with Linux graphics stack from user-space to kernel drivers.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and resource management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead team to optimize and expand the Ubuntu gaming experience.
• Manage project timelines and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Drive performance improvements across various hardware.

Conhecimentos

Linux graphics stack

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration with upstream projects

Formação académica

Undergraduate degree in a 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, and industry leaders worldwide. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times a year in various interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

As the Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming, your mission is to make gaming on Ubuntu first-class. This involves enhancing compatibility, performance, security, device support, and content sharing. You will collaborate with open-source projects and partners to improve the Linux 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, focusing on the Steam Snap.
2. Manage project timelines, balancing feature improvements with deadlines.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to align your team's work with company objectives.
4. Conduct code reviews focusing on quality, performance, and modern design principles.
5. Work with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to enhance Ubuntu's gaming capabilities.
6. Coordinate with other teams for a cohesive Ubuntu experience.
7. Drive performance improvements across various hardware.
8. Engage with the open-source and gaming communities for feedback and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or relevant experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with upstream projects and partners.
• Experience with the 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.
• Robust planning skills for multi-cycle improvements.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Passion for technology and gaming.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving challenges.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Soft skills such as passion, enterprise, and self-motivation.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel opportunities and company event perks.

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source technology, publishing Ubuntu and leading innovations in AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally and uphold high standards, expecting excellence from our team. Working here is future-oriented, challenging, and rewarding.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair application processes regardless of background or identity.