Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure at Canonical

Americas

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Solid technical background in computer science or a related field (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
  • Experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams
  • Deep knowledge of Linux
  • Understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers, and K8s
  • Experience programming in C and/or Go
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Linux
Kubernetes
Containers
KVM
Ceph
SDN
Go
C
Networking
Storage

Canonical

Provides enterprise support for Ubuntu OS

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system, and offers various commercial services for it. Their products include extended security maintenance, kernel livepatch services, and enterprise support, which help businesses maintain secure and efficient infrastructure. Canonical partners with hardware and software vendors to certify that Ubuntu operates well on different devices, enhancing its reliability. The company generates revenue through subscription services, support contracts, and certification fees. Canonical stands out from competitors with its strong emphasis on security, data center automation, and developer experience, making Ubuntu a preferred choice for enterprises. The goal of Canonical is to provide comprehensive, secure, and customizable solutions for a diverse clientele, from individual developers to large organizations.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$9.6MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options

Risks

Competition from other Linux distributions like Red Hat and SUSE is increasing.
Potential security vulnerabilities in new Ubuntu releases could affect user trust.
Rapid AI evolution may require Canonical to invest significantly to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Canonical is a leader in the enterprise open-source market with Ubuntu.
The company offers extended security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu.
Canonical partners with hardware vendors to certify Ubuntu's compatibility and performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for edge computing boosts Canonical's partnerships, like with congatec.
RISC-V architecture expansion offers new opportunities for Ubuntu's market reach.
Hardware acceleration in web browsers enhances user experience with Canonical's Chromium snap.

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