Software Engineering Manager - Container And Virtualisation Infrastructure

Canonical UK Ltd

Home Based - Americas
Hybrid (remote with occasional global travel)
Microservice architectures
High-performance team leadership
Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage, networking
Canonical is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a remote team focused on developing next-generation private cloud infrastructure using open-source technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, particularly in Linux and distributed systems, along with proven leadership skills in managing engineering teams

Job Summary

  • Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with Ubuntu widely used in enterprise initiatives.
  • The company is hiring engineering managers with experience in microservice architectures and team leadership, deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage and networking.
  • This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas, with opportunities for global travel for internal and external events.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a remote team focused on developing next-generation private cloud infrastructure using open-source technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, particularly in Linux and distributed systems, along with proven leadership skills in managing engineering teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microservice architectures
  • High-performance team leadership
  • Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage, networking
  • Modern Linux cloud computing
  • K8s, containers, networking, storage
  • C and/or Go programming

Nice-to-have

  • Develop talent through coaching and mentoring
  • Advocate modern software development practices
  • Engage with open source community and partners

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
  • Experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills

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