Remote Engineering Manager – Container & Virtualization

Canonical; Remote; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Software Engineering Manager – Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure in Riyadh. This remote role involves leading worldwide engineering teams, developing talent, and managing expectations with stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in Linux cloud technologies and exceptional mentoring skills. The position offers a distributed work environment and solid career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience leading collaborative engineering teams.
• Ability to solve distributed systems problems.
• Strong background in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of remote engineers.
• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring.
• Set and manage expectations with other teams.
• Advocate modern software development practices.
• Engage with teams and the open source community.

Skills

Modern Linux cloud computing technologies

C programming

Go programming

Technical communication

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Software Engineering Manager – Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure in Riyadh. This remote role involves leading worldwide engineering teams, developing talent, and managing expectations with stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in Linux cloud technologies and exceptional mentoring skills. The position offers a distributed work environment and solid career growth opportunities.