Remote Engineering Manager - Cross-Platform C++ Leader

Canonical; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 2,428,000 - 3,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Priority Pass and travel upgrades

Job summary

A leading open source software provider seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a remote team. You will grow your team through coaching and mentoring, manage engineering expectations, and advocate for best practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++ development and a passion for open source. This role offers a unique remote work environment with annual travel for team sprints and an exciting career development budget.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in developing and growing people.
• Aiming for success in delivering timely, high-quality software.
• Strong technical communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Expertise in modern C++ development and cross-platform experience.
• Knowledge of hypervisor technologies like Hyper‑V and KVM.
• Experience contributing to open source projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a remote team of engineers.
• Coach, mentor, and provide career development.
• Manage expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Advocate for modern software practices.
• Engage with Canonical and the open source community.

Skills

Developing and growing people

Timely, high-quality software delivery

Strong written and verbal technical communication

Expertise in modern C++ development

Cross-platform development

Knowledge of hypervisor technologies

Open source experience

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM

Job description

A leading open source software provider seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a remote team. You will grow your team through coaching and mentoring, manage engineering expectations, and advocate for best practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++ development and a passion for open source. This role offers a unique remote work environment with annual travel for team sprints and an exciting career development budget.