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CanonicalSalesforce/NetSuite Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Canonical seeks an Engineering Manager for its Commercial Systems unit to lead a team of software engineers focusing on internal products such as Salesforce and NetSuite.…
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Canonical seeks an Engineering Manager for its Commercial Systems unit to lead a team of software engineers focusing on internal products such as Salesforce and NetSuite. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led technology company that publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system utilized in public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, and engineering initiatives. The organization employs a distributed collaboration model across more than 80 countries, with team members working remotely and…
Job Description
Canonical seeks an Engineering Manager for its Commercial Systems unit to lead a team of software engineers focusing on internal products such as Salesforce and NetSuite. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led technology company that publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system utilized in public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, and engineering initiatives. The organization employs a distributed collaboration model across more than 80 countries, with team members working remotely and gathering globally two to four times per year for in-person alignment events.
The Business Systems team collaborates closely with operations units to implement business workflows, maintain regulatory compliance, and support employees who rely on platforms like Salesforce and NetSuite. This position suits an engineering leader who combines high quality standards with a strong interest in business operations and a drive to deliver impactful internal solutions. Candidates must possess professional English communication skills, a technical undergraduate degree or alternative path equivalent, and experience in software development for CRM or ERP platforms. Team members receive annual compensation reviews, a performance-based bonus or commission, learning budgets, holiday leave, parental leave, and additional regional benefits.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead a team of software engineers
- Assume accountability for designing and developing internal products
- Drive the professional growth and capabilities of direct reports
- Identify and implement improvements to existing processes, designs, and solutions
- Collaborate closely with business and operational units to understand requirements and maximize impact
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline or a compelling narrative for an alternative background
- Demonstrated history of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results
- Software development experience within Salesforce, NetSuite, or alternative CRM and ERP systems
- Professional written and spoken English proficiency along with presentation skills
- Result-oriented mindset with personal drive to fulfill commitments
- Capacity for international travel twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks
Qualifications
- Exceptional academic history spanning high school and university
- Background in accounting, sales, sales operations, or other business functions
- Experience in performance engineering
Core Skills
Benefits
- Compensation determined by geographic location, experience, and performance, reviewed annually
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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Where is this role located?
The position is based remotely in the EMEA region within a globally distributed company structure.
What travel is required for this position?
The role requires international travel twice a year for company events that can last up to two weeks.
Is salary information provided in the posting?
Specific salary figures are not stated in the posting, though compensation is shaped by geographic location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses or commissions.
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