Sustaining Eng Manager - Open Source & Linux, Remote

Canonical; Victoria; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering to manage a distributed team and improve open source software. Responsibilities include coaching engineers, delivering timely solutions in technology fields like Ubuntu and Kubernetes, and fostering a collaborative culture. Candidates should have experience in software delivery and excellent communication skills, with a preference for those knowledgeable in Linux and open source models.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget

Twice-yearly team sprints

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities for company events

Priority Pass and travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Professional software delivery experience using C, C++, Go, Python, or similar.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development.
• Leadership experience in organizing complex problem resolution.
• Experience with version control systems such as git.
• Experience with debugging tools such as gdb, crash or other.
• Strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Experience with Linux, preferably Ubuntu.
• Experience with Open Source and Open Source Business Models.
• People management experience in a support organization is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and provide career development guidance.
• Manage and measure key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support timely delivery of bug fixes and technical solutions.
• Demonstrate excellence in customer interactions.
• Set and manage expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Advocate modern software development practices.
• Grow a collaborative engineering culture.
• Collaborate with other teams in the organisation.
• Work from home with occasional travel for events.

Skills

C

C++

Go

Python

Linux

Debugging tools

Version control systems

Excellent communication

Job description

A leading software company is seeking an Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering to manage a distributed team and improve open source software. Responsibilities include coaching engineers, delivering timely solutions in technology fields like Ubuntu and Kubernetes, and fostering a collaborative culture. Candidates should have experience in software delivery and excellent communication skills, with a preference for those knowledgeable in Linux and open source models.