Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the team that builds Multipass, a tool that provides developers with a workstation mini-cloud at their fingertips. You will be responsible for developing and growing a team of remote engineers while ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
What You'll Do
- 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 for internal and external events.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Expertise in modern C++ development.
- Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows.
- Knowledge of hypervisor technologies such as Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and KVM.
- Open source experience and involvement.
- You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it.
- You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software.
Technical Stack
- C++
- macOS
- Windows
- Hyper-V
- VirtualBox
- KVM
Benefits & Compensation
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.
Work Mode
This is a global, remote role open to candidates in the EMEA and Americas regions.
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.




