Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure
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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 public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers.
Our mission is to build a next‑generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to provide a mission‑critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments.
Responsibilities

Lead a team of remote engineers
Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands‑on career development
Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
Advocate and advance modern software development practices
Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community, and partners
Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year

Qualifications

Strong technical background in modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes
Experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams and solving challenging distributed systems problems
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Experience programming in C and/or Go
Remote leadership experience and ability to manage distributed teams

Benefits

Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus
Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme and travel upgrades for company events

Location
This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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