Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is searching for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team focused on building next-generation cloud infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership with team development, requiring expertise in Linux and modern cloud technologies. The successful candidate will foster collaboration and growth within their team while navigating complex distributed systems challenges. With a focus on high-quality software delivery and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with global teams and participating in exciting travel opportunities.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Experience leading collaborative engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in Linux and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a remote team of engineers and develop their skills.
• Set expectations with management and stakeholders.

Skills

Linux cloud computing technologies

Networking

Storage

Containers

Kubernetes (K8s)

Programming in C

Programming in Go

Team leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

STEM or similar degree

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Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure, London

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Client:

Canonical

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

14

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our mission is to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a data center scale cloud that 'just works' and provides a mission-critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We're hiring engineering managers with experience in high-quality microservice architectures and high-performance team leadership who also have deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage and networking.

LXD components span the entire software stack from low-level kernel features to the upper level management API/CLI. Our most effective engineers are fluent in all these layers, and able to anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices elsewhere in a complex distributed system.

As an engineering manager at Canonical you must have a solid technical background, but your responsibility is to run an effective team and develop the colleagues you manage. You are expected to help them grow as engineers, do important work, do it outstandingly well, find professional and personal satisfaction, and work well with colleagues and the community. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

The successful candidate will have experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams, and demonstrate the ability to solve challenging distributed systems problems and deep knowledge of Linux.

Location : This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

What you will focus on

• Lead a team of remote engineers
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern software development practices
• Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners
• Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

• You understand modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and K8s
• You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it
• You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• You have experience programming in C and/or Go.

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2, per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events