Engineering Manager - Web

Canonical; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company is seeking a Web Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented web engineers. In this role, you will drive technical strategy and foster a positive culture while collaborating with product managers and engineering teams. Your expertise in web technologies and experience with frameworks like Typescript and React will be crucial in delivering scalable and reliable solutions. This position offers a dynamic remote work environment, a generous learning budget, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about software development and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Performance bonuses

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Travel upgrades for events

Qualifications

• Strong academic background or compelling narrative in software development.
• Experience designing and coding high-quality Web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow your team of web engineers with technical leadership.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver user-friendly experiences.

Skills

Web Development

Typescript

React

Flutter

Linux (Debian or Ubuntu)

Soft Skills

Communication Skills

Performance Engineering

Accessibility Focus

Education

Degree in Computer Science or STEM

High School Diploma

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 across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a globally distributed team of 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries. Teams meet in person 2-4 times a year in various locations worldwide.

We are hiring a Web Engineering Manager to collaborate across teams, including product managers and engineering teams, to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-friendly experiences for Canonical products. Your primary responsibility is to support and grow your team of web engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a positive culture. You will influence technical strategy and execution.

Location: Remote in the EMEA region.

The role entails:

1. Demonstrate sound engineering principles by contributing to your team's goals.
2. Estimate work, set goals, and meet them.
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 high-quality technical documentation.
8. Seek improvements in engineering and operations practices.
9. Deploy and operate team-developed services.
10. Support product success through technical advocacy.

What we are looking for:

1. Passion and knowledge in web and software development.
2. Soft skills: passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated.
3. Strong academic background in high school and university, or an alternative compelling narrative.
4. Degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience.
5. Proven ability to exceed expectations.
6. Organized, self-starting, and reliable in delivering results.
7. Professional interaction with colleagues, partners, and community.
8. Experience designing and coding high-quality Web technologies.
9. Experience with Typescript, React, or Flutter.
10. Focus on accessibility and performance.
11. Excellent English communication skills.
12. Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
13. Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability.
14. Strong communication and presentation skills.
15. Result-oriented with personal drive.
16. Willing to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-have skills:

1. Experience with container technologies like LXD, Docker, Kubernetes.
2. Building and maintaining talented teams.
3. REST API design and governance.
4. Performance engineering and security expertise.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits reflecting our values and local needs.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program, travel opportunities, travel upgrades for events.

About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering open-source tech company behind Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence. Most colleagues work remotely, and working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and innovate.

Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair consideration regardless of background or identity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Software Development