Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

Canonical; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Software Engineering Manager to elevate the gaming experience on Ubuntu. This role focuses on enhancing compatibility, performance, and security while collaborating with upstream projects and partners. You'll lead a talented team, manage project timelines, and engage with the gaming community to ensure Ubuntu remains a top choice for gamers. With a commitment to a distributed work culture and a passion for open source, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of gaming on Linux. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Annual Learning and Development Budget

Recognition Rewards

Holiday Leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven collaboration with upstream projects and partners.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in optimizing the Ubuntu gaming experience.
• Manage project timelines and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Conduct code reviews emphasizing quality and performance.

Skills

Project Management

Linux Graphics Stack

Technical Leadership

Collaboration with Upstream Projects

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in 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 top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. With a pioneer spirit, we embrace global distributed collaboration, with over 1100 colleagues in 75+ countries, and few office-based roles. Teams meet periodically worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

As the Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming, your mission is to elevate gaming on Ubuntu to a first-class experience. This involves enhancing compatibility, performance, security, device support, and content sharing, collaborating with open-source projects and partners to benefit the wider Linux gaming ecosystem.

Location

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

Responsibilities

1. Lead your team in optimizing and expanding the Ubuntu gaming experience, focusing on the Steam Snap.
2. Manage project timelines, balancing feature development with deadlines.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to align team efforts with broader company goals.
4. Conduct code reviews emphasizing quality, performance, and modern design principles.
5. Work with upstream projects like Proton and partners such as Unity to improve Ubuntu's gaming capabilities.
6. Coordinate with other teams to ensure a cohesive Ubuntu experience.
7. Drive hardware performance improvements.
8. Engage with the open source and gaming communities for feedback and collaboration.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven collaboration with upstream projects and partners.
• Experience with Linux graphics stack from user-space to kernel drivers.
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and resource allocation.
• Technical leadership combined with team management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Robust planning skills for multi-cycle improvements.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-Have Skills

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

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation reviews.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues and participate in events.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and promote a remote work culture since 2004. Join us to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background or identity.