Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS) 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. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we operate primarily remote with occasional in‑person team sprints. We are hiring an engineering manager to lead the reboot of our Landscape systems‑management solution for Ubuntu. Landscape is a SaaS/on‑prem platform that helps enterprises manage policy, compliance, patching, and access control across large, heterogeneous Ubuntu estates. The role is the critical engineering leadership position for that mission. Today we use Python, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, HAProxy, and a ReactJS front‑end. Most new Landscape work will raise the bar on SaaS and on‑prem technologies, architectures, patterns, and operations. We aim to make it effortless for companies to run a handful of Landscape instances that serve their global estate. Engineering managers at Canonical combine technical expertise with strong leadership. You will partner with product managers to produce an ambitious roadmap, grow a team of engineers, collaborate across departments, and provide regular updates on successes and challenges. Technical leadership experience and a solid background in software engineering are essential. 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 aligned with company values Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization 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 and developing people Knowledgeable and passionate about software development Focused on delivering timely, high‑quality software Experience and commitment to agile development methodologies Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar 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 of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards 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 publisher of Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues work from home, and working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game. 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. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr