Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming

Canonical; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming. This role focuses on enhancing the gaming experience on Ubuntu through performance improvements, collaboration with upstream projects, and managing a dedicated team. The position offers a distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints and a generous learning budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Linux graphics, excellent project management skills, and a passion for technology and gaming. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration in the open-source community.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Travel benefits for company events

Qualifications

• Experience with the Linux graphics stack from user-space to kernel drivers.
• Excellent software project management skills, including risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team in optimizing and expanding the Ubuntu gaming experience.
• Manage project timelines, balancing feature improvements with deadlines.
• Collaborate with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity.

Skills

Linux graphics stack

Software project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Planning skills

Education

Undergraduate 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 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, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global team of over 1100 colleagues in 75+ countries, mostly working remotely. We meet in person 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

As the Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming, your mission is to make gaming on Ubuntu first-class. This involves improving compatibility, 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 the Ubuntu gaming experience, focusing on the Steam Snap.
2. Manage project timelines, balancing feature improvements with deadlines.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to align your team's work with other teams and company objectives.
4. Conduct code reviews focusing on quality, performance, and modern design principles.
5. Collaborate with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to enhance Ubuntu's gaming capabilities.
6. Work closely with other teams to ensure a cohesive Ubuntu experience.
7. Drive performance improvements across hardware.
8. Engage with the open-source and gaming communities for feedback and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate with upstream projects and partners.
• Experience with the Linux graphics stack from user-space to kernel drivers.
• Excellent software project management skills, including risk assessment and resource management.
• Technical leadership combined with team management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Robust planning skills for multi-cycle improvements.
• Ability to travel twice a year for up to two weeks.

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 sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program, travel opportunities, and travel benefits for company 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 diverse, inclusive workplace. Working here challenges you to think differently and grow professionally.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development