Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a major contributor to open-source technologies used in cloud computing, data science, and IoT, seeks a Software Engineering Manager for…

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Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a major contributor to open-source technologies used in cloud computing, data science, and IoT, seeks a Software Engineering Manager for Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure. Operating as a globally distributed organization since its founding in 2004, the firm builds next-generation private cloud infrastructure integrating SDN, KVM, and Ceph technologies to support core and edge enterprise deployments. This remote position is open to candidates residing in…

Job Description

This remote position is open to candidates residing in the Americas and the EMEA region. The role focuses on leading a remote team of engineers, supporting their professional growth, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality distributed systems software. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in software engineering, technical leadership experience, and familiarity with Linux kernels, virtualization, networking, and storage. Staff members work from home with requirements for global travel lasting four to six weeks annually for internal and external events, alongside biannual in-person team gatherings.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of remote software engineers
Coach, mentor, and guide career development for team members
Manage expectations across senior management, external stakeholders, and other engineering teams
Promote and advance modern software development methodologies
Conduct code and architectural reviews during the engineering process
Collaborate with other internal teams, industry partners, and the open-source community

Requirements

Experience leading collaborative engineering teams with a strong track record of developing people
Understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies including K8s, containers, networking, and storage
Proficiency in programming with C and/or Go
Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
Deep knowledge of Linux and distributed systems problem-solving

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a STEM field, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Core Skills

Communication Leadership Excel

Benefits

Annual compensation reviews
Performance-driven annual bonus
Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Twice-yearly in-person team sprints in various international locations

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this position located?

This is a remote position available for candidates located in the Americas and the EMEA region.

What is the compensation structure for this role?

Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, and is reviewed annually alongside a performance-driven annual bonus. The exact salary amount is not stated in the job posting.

Is travel required for this job?

Yes, employees work from home but must engage in global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events, which includes twice-yearly in-person team sprints.

What technical background is required?

Applicants must have a background in software engineering, experience programming in C and/or Go, and a deep understanding of Linux cloud computing technologies including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes.