Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

Canonical; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Ubuntu Gaming team. This exciting role focuses on enhancing the gaming experience on Ubuntu, optimizing performance, and collaborating with open-source projects. You'll manage a dedicated team, ensuring alignment with company objectives while engaging with the gaming community. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work remotely, making it perfect for tech enthusiasts passionate about gaming and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

Competitive worldwide compensation

Annual reviews

Performance bonuses

Learning budget

Health support

Team sprints

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven collaboration with upstream projects and partners.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Ubuntu gaming team to enhance gaming performance and security.
• Managing project timelines and balancing feature development with deadlines.

Skills

Linux graphics stack

Project management

Technical leadership

Collaboration with upstream projects

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in a technical field

Job description

Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

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Role Overview

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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. We operate with a founder-led, profitable, and growing model, with a distributed team of over 1100 colleagues across 75+ countries. We value in-person team meetings a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide.

The role involves leading the Ubuntu Gaming team to enhance gaming on Ubuntu, focusing on performance, security, device support, and content sharing. You will collaborate with open-source projects and partners to contribute to the Linux gaming ecosystem.

Location

This role is remote, based in the Americas or EMEA region.

Responsibilities

1. Leading your team to optimize and expand the Ubuntu gaming experience, especially the Steam Snap.
2. Managing project timelines, balancing feature development with deadlines.
3. Collaborating with stakeholders to align team efforts with company objectives.
4. Conducting code reviews focusing on quality, performance, and modern design principles.
5. Working with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to improve Ubuntu's gaming capabilities.
6. Ensuring a cohesive Ubuntu experience through cross-team collaboration.
7. Driving hardware performance improvements.
8. Engaging with the open source and gaming communities for feedback and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven collaboration with upstream projects and partners.
• Experience with the Linux graphics stack from user-space to kernel drivers.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and resource management.
• Technical leadership and effective team management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing multi-cycle improvements.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Passion for technology and gaming.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Strong soft skills, including passion and self-motivation.

What We Offer

Competitive worldwide compensation, annual reviews, performance bonuses, and benefits including a learning budget, team sprints, and health support.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, value excellence, and support remote work since 2004. Join us to think differently, learn new skills, and grow.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.