Canonical
Software Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS)
Join Canonical as a Software Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS) to lead the reboot of our Landscape systems management solution for Ubuntu.
Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
We are hiring an engineering manager to lead a high‑performing team that will modernise Landscape, a SaaS and on‑prem solution for managing large Ubuntu estates. The role involves product ownership, roadmap delivery, technical leadership, and people development.
The engineering stack includes Python, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, HAProxy, and ReactJS; teams also use Golang for other web services projects.
As an engineering manager you will work closely with product managers, develop an engineering roadmap, grow a team of engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide periodic updates on successes and improvement areas.
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead a team of engineers in your region
Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands‑on career development
Demonstrate sound engineering principles and directly contribute toward your team’s goals
Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
Lead modern, agile software development practices
Ensure a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation
Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
Engage with many other teams at Canonical as well as the open‑source community and commercial partners
Work from home with global travel 4–6 weeks per year for internal and external events
Valued Skills and Experience
Track record of mentoring, developing, and growing people
Deep knowledge and passion for software development
Focus on delivery of timely, high‑quality software
Experience and commitment to agile development methodologies
Computer Science bachelor’s degree or equivalent STEM degree
Software development experience in Python or Golang
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Practical experience with Linux system administration
What We Offer Colleagues
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission
Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events
About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu—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.
Executive Summary Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development
Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
We are hiring an engineering manager to lead a high‑performing team that will modernise Landscape, a SaaS and on‑prem solution for managing large Ubuntu estates. The role involves product ownership, roadmap delivery, technical leadership, and people development.
The engineering stack includes Python, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, HAProxy, and ReactJS; teams also use Golang for other web services projects.
As an engineering manager you will work closely with product managers, develop an engineering roadmap, grow a team of engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide periodic updates on successes and improvement areas.
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead a team of engineers in your region
Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands‑on career development
Demonstrate sound engineering principles and directly contribute toward your team’s goals
Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
Lead modern, agile software development practices
Ensure a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation
Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
Engage with many other teams at Canonical as well as the open‑source community and commercial partners
Work from home with global travel 4–6 weeks per year for internal and external events
Valued Skills and Experience
Track record of mentoring, developing, and growing people
Deep knowledge and passion for software development
Focus on delivery of timely, high‑quality software
Experience and commitment to agile development methodologies
Computer Science bachelor’s degree or equivalent STEM degree
Software development experience in Python or Golang
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Practical experience with Linux system administration
What We Offer Colleagues
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission
Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events
About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu—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.
Executive Summary Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development
Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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