Engineering Manager - Web

Canonical; Manchester; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Web Engineering Manager to lead the development of user-friendly web applications. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers and engineers to create scalable solutions that enhance user experiences. Your expertise in web technologies like Typescript and React will be crucial as you guide your team in delivering high-quality software. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while providing opportunities for professional growth through a generous learning budget and performance bonuses. If you are passionate about web development and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual learning budget of USD 2,000

Regular compensation reviews

Performance bonuses

Distributed work environment

Biannual in-person team sprints

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Computer Science or STEM.
• Experience designing high-quality Web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver user-friendly products.
• Design and implement well-tested software using Web technologies.

Skills

Web Development

Typescript

React

Flutter

Linux

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

STEM Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

LXD

Job description

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

We are hiring a Web Engineering Manager to collaborate across teams, including product managers and other engineering groups, to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-friendly experiences for our products.

Location: This role is remote, based in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities include:

1. Demonstrate sound engineering principles by contributing to team goals.
2. Estimate work, set, and meet goals.
3. Design and implement well-tested, documented software using Web technologies or Flutter.
4. Debug and resolve user issues.
5. Participate in code and architectural reviews.
6. Collaborate on technical specifications with community and colleagues.
7. Contribute to technical documentation.
8. Seek improvements in engineering and operational practices.
9. Deploy and operate team-developed services.
10. Support product success through technical advocacy.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Passionate about web and software development.
• Valuable soft skills: motivated, thoughtful, enterprising.
• Strong academic background, preferably in Computer Science or STEM.
• Experience designing high-quality Web technologies with Typescript, React, or Flutter.
• Focus on accessibility and performance.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience with container tech (LXD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience building and leading teams.
• REST API design and security expertise.
• Performance engineering knowledge.

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 performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits aligned with our values.

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and support remote work since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn continuously, and excel.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.