Software Engineering Manager for Distributed Systems

3 days ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah Canonical Full time

At Canonical, we are changing the world by publishing Ubuntu, a leading open source project. We are now looking for a talented software engineering manager to lead our Commercial Systems unit.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and Ubuntu to build a career with us and drive the success of the business. If you have an affinity for open source development, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.

We are seeking a hands-on engineering manager who has experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs. Your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of software engineers implementing and operating software solutions. You will provide engineering and process guidance to engineering teams and actively seek improvements to established processes, designs, and solutions.

The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, as well as the ability to collaborate remotely with a diverse set of team members and stakeholders. Experience developing for and deploying on Ubuntu Linux in public clouds is also highly valued.

In this role, you will be part of a fully remote working environment since 2004. You will receive a personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per annum and annual compensation review. Our benefits include recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, parental leave, employee assistance program, and priority pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

Our company overview highlights that we are 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 change the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

The job description can be broken down into several key areas: Company Overview, Salary, Job Description, Required Skills and Qualifications, Benefits, and Others. In terms of salary, your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization.



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