Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

Canonical; São Paulo; Teletrabalho; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Join a pioneering open-source company as a Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming. This exciting role focuses on optimizing the gaming experience on Ubuntu, collaborating with upstream projects like Proton, and enhancing device compatibility. You'll lead a team dedicated to making gaming first-class on Linux, ensuring robust anti-cheat mechanisms and supporting content creation. With a remote-first culture and biannual in-person sprints, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of gaming on Ubuntu while engaging with a vibrant community. If you're passionate about technology and gaming, this is the role for you!

Serviços

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Distributed work environment

Qualificações

• Proven ability to collaborate with upstream projects and partners.
• Strong project management skills including risk assessment.

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

Linux graphics stack

Project management

Team management

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Formação académica

Degree in a technical field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

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Overview

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 major public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1100 colleagues across more than 75 countries, and few roles are office-based. Teams meet in person 2-4 times annually at various global locations to align on strategy and execution.

We are a founder-led, profitable, and growing company.

Role Description

As the Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming, your mission is to make gaming on Ubuntu first-class. In this exciting time for Linux gaming, compatibility tools like Proton have matured, but a comprehensive gaming experience involves optimizing performance, ensuring robust anti-cheat mechanisms, supporting full device compatibility, and facilitating content creation, sharing, and discovery. By collaborating with open-source projects and partners, you'll contribute to the broader Linux gaming ecosystem.

Location

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

Responsibilities

• Lead your team in enhancing the Ubuntu gaming experience, focusing on the Steam Snap.
• Manage project timelines, balancing feature development with deadlines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align team efforts with company objectives.
• Conduct code reviews emphasizing quality, performance, and modern design principles.
• Work with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to improve Ubuntu’s gaming capabilities.
• Coordinate with other teams for a cohesive Ubuntu experience.
• Drive hardware performance improvements.
• Engage with the open-source and gaming communities for feedback and collaboration.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with upstream projects and partners.
• Experience with Linux graphics stack, from user-space to kernel drivers.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and resource allocation.
• Technical leadership combined with team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong planning abilities for multi-cycle improvements.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for up to two weeks.

Nice-to-Have Skills

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

What We Offer

Competitive worldwide compensation, annual reviews, and benefits aligned with local needs, including:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, set high standards, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.