Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

Canonical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to elevate the gaming experience on Ubuntu. This role involves optimizing performance, enhancing security, and collaborating with upstream projects to improve the Linux gaming ecosystem. You will lead a talented team, manage project timelines, and engage with the gaming community to drive improvements. With a remote-first culture and opportunities for travel, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the future of gaming on Ubuntu. If you are passionate about technology and gaming, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Regular compensation reviews

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Travel upgrades for company events

Qualifications

• Proven collaboration with upstream projects and partners.
• Experience with the Linux graphics stack from user-space to kernel drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in optimizing and expanding Ubuntu gaming.
• Manage project timelines and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Linux graphics stack

Project management

Technical leadership

Collaboration with upstream projects

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for 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. We operate with a pioneer spirit, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries, mostly remote, meeting in person a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide.

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

Location: Remote in the Americas or EMEA region.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead your team in optimizing and expanding Ubuntu gaming, focusing on the Steam Snap.
2. Manage project timelines, balancing feature development with deadlines.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to align team efforts with 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 for a cohesive Ubuntu experience.
7. Drive hardware performance improvements.
8. Engage with the open-source and gaming communities for feedback and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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 allocation.
• Technical leadership combined with team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan multi-cycle improvements.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Passion for technology and gaming.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving challenges.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Soft skills such as passion, enterprise, and self-motivation.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular compensation reviews.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues.
• Travel upgrades for company events.

About Canonical:

Canonical is at the forefront of open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn continuously, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.