Software Engineering Manager - Sustaining Engineering

Canonical; City of Edinburgh; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in enhancing open source software. This role involves managing a distributed team, driving software delivery, and fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in programming languages like C, C++, Go, or Python, along with excellent leadership skills. With a commitment to modern software practices and a focus on customer satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the open source community while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Remote work

USD 2,000 annual learning budget

Performance reviews

Recognition rewards

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in software delivery using C, C++, Go, or Python.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers.
• Support delivery of bug fixes and technical solutions.
• Promote modern software development practices.

Skills

C

C++

Go

Python

Leadership

Organizational Skills

English Communication

Tools

Git

GDB

Crash

Job description

Software Engineering Manager - Sustaining Engineering

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About the Role

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 cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. We are hiring a Software Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering, responsible for leading a regional team that continuously improves open source software by resolving customer-reported defects across the software stack, from kernel to user space and IaaS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and provide career development guidance.
• Manage KPIs and training efforts.
• Support delivery of bug fixes, patches, and technical solutions.
• Set expectations with stakeholders and demonstrate Canonical’s values.
• Promote modern software development practices and foster a collaborative culture.
• Collaborate with other teams and work remotely with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in software delivery using C, C++, Go, Python, or similar.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with version control (git) and debugging tools (gdb, crash).
• Commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience with Linux, preferably Ubuntu, and open source models.
• People management experience in support organizations is a plus.

What We Offer

• Remote work with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning budget.
• Performance reviews, recognition rewards, and comprehensive benefits.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source company behind Ubuntu, changing the software world through innovation and collaboration. We value diversity, excellence, and a global remote workforce.