Software Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS)

Canonical; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source software provider is seeking an engineering manager in Moncton, Canada. This role will lead the Landscape systems management solutions team, focusing on mentoring, software development, and team management. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering, especially with Python or Golang, and a commitment to agile methodologies. The position allows for global remote work with occasional travel for team events and development activities. Competitive benefits include personal development budgets and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Personal learning budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers.
• Contribute to software development and team goals.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

Mentoring

Software development

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Linux system administration

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Python

Golang

Job description

Company 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet twice to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

Role Overview

We are hiring an engineering manager to lead the reboot of our Landscape systems management solution for Ubuntu. Landscape is a service that helps enterprises deploy, configure, and manage large estates of Ubuntu machines. The role is a critical engineering leadership role for that mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of engineers in your region
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands‑on career development
• Demonstrate sound engineering principles and directly contribute toward your team's goals
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
• Lead modern, agile software development practices
• Ensure a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
• Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization
• Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
• Engage with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners
• Work from home with global travel 4‑6 weeks per year for internal and external events

Valued Skills And Experience

• You love to mentor, develop and grow people, and have a track record of doing it
• You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
• You have experience and commitment to agile development methodologies
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Software development experience in Python or Golang
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Practical experience with Linux system administration

What We Offer Colleagues

• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Equal Opportunity Statement

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