Software Engineering Manager - Sustaining Engineering
Job description
A software engineering role at Canonical focused on software delivery, debugging and maintaining code quality, with leadership responsibility for organising complex problem resolution and bug fixes. The posting emphasises open source, Linux and testing methodologies.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What we're looking for
- Professional software delivery experience using C, C++, Go, Python, or similar
- You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
- Leadership experience displaying ability to organise and prioritise complex problem resolution and bug fixes
- Experience with version control systems such as git
- Experience with debugging tools such as gdb, crash or other
- Demonstrated strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
- Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written
- Experience with Linux, with a preference towards Ubuntu
- Experience with Open Source and Open Source Business Models
Nice to have
- People management experience in a support organisation is a strong plus
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
- 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
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
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About Canonical
The company that publishes Ubuntu
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.
Mission
At the forefront of the global move to open source
Key facts
- 2004
- open source software
- Publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud
- Recruits on a global basis
- Most colleagues have worked from home since its inception in 2004
What they value
- Excellence
- Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background