Engineering Manager

Canonical; Remoto; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading provider of open-source software is seeking a Mid–Senior Level Engineering Manager to lead and develop a diverse team of engineers. This position offers the flexibility of remote work in major time zones. Ideal candidates will possess excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, along with a strong background in software development. The company promotes continuous learning and maintains a positive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Servizi

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Competenze

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Drive and a history of exceeding expectations.
• Solid experience working in an agile development environment.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduate to senior.
• Work remotely in one or two major time zones.
• Mentor and provide career development feedback.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Agile development

Software development

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM

Descrizione del lavoro

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems, with Ubuntu widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team of 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.

Location: Engineering management positions open in every time zone.

Seniority level

Mid–Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Domain

• Python & Golang
• C / C++ / Rust
• Data infrastructure
• HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Typescript / React
• Flutter
• Distro packaging and systems
• SAAS and web microservices
• Kernel
• Servers
• Graphics, Browser and Desktop
• Silicon enablement and embedded devices
• Product Security

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
• Work remotely in a single major time zone, sometimes two
• Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
• Identify and measure team health indicators
• Implement disciplined engineering processes
• Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
• Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
• Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we're looking for in you

• An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• A love of developing and growing people and a track record of it
• Experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers
• Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high‑quality results
• Well‑organised, self‑starting, and able to deliver to schedule
• Professional manner of interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
• Advanced expertise in your domain
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Solid experience working in an agile development environment
• Demonstrated drive for continual learning
• Builds trust, relationships, and confidence
• Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Additional Skills We Value

• Experience in a developer advocacy or community role
• Ops and system administration experience
• Performance engineering and security experience

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
• Employee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

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.