Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure

Canonical; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering open source company that is shaping the future of cloud infrastructure. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of engineers in developing cutting-edge solutions using KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while engaging with a global team, fostering collaboration and innovation. Your leadership will drive the delivery of high-quality software, while your technical expertise will guide the team through complex challenges. Embrace a culture of continuous learning with a generous development budget and regular performance reviews. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Regular compensation reviews

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Biannual in-person team sprints

Qualifications

• Experience leading successful engineering teams and solving distributed systems challenges.
• Deep knowledge of Linux and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of remote engineers and promote modern software development practices.
• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Linux cloud computing technologies

Networking

Storage

Containers

Kubernetes

C programming

Go programming

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM or related field

Job description

Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure

Join to apply for the Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure role at Canonical.

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, as well as industry leaders across sectors. With a global distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in over 75 countries, we rarely have office-based roles, encouraging in-person team meetings a few times a year at interesting locations worldwide.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. Our mission is to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure utilizing KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies for scalable, reliable cloud solutions for edge and core enterprise deployments. We seek engineering managers experienced in microservice architectures, Linux kernel, virtualization, storage, and networking, who can lead high-performance teams and contribute to complex distributed systems.

As an engineering manager at Canonical, you need a solid technical background and the ability to run effective teams, develop engineers, and influence company culture positively. Your responsibilities include leading, mentoring, and developing engineers, facilitating technical delivery, and collaborating on strategy and execution.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading successful engineering teams, solving distributed systems challenges, and deep Linux knowledge.

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

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of remote engineers
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Set and manage expectations with other teams, management, and stakeholders
• Promote modern software development practices
• Participate in code and architecture reviews
• Engage with Canonical teams, open source community, and partners
• Work remotely with occasional travel (4-6 weeks per year)

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes
• Experience in developing and growing engineering teams
• Focus on successful, high-quality software delivery
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field
• Strong communication skills
• Programming experience in C and/or Go

What We Offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Regular compensation reviews and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits, including leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and travel opportunities

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open source company behind Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working here is a future-oriented experience that challenges and rewards.

Additional Information:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT

Industry: Software Development