Engineering Manager

Join to apply for the Engineering Manager - Web role at Canonical3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Engineering Manager - Web role at CanonicalCanonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of globally distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder-led, profitable and growing.We are hiring a Web Engineering Manager to work collaboratively with many teams and roles across the organisation including product managers and other engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable and delightful user experiences for users of Canonical products.As an Engineering Manager at Canonical, your primary responsibility is to the people you support: ensuring that they are growing as web engineers, doing valuable work, and generally having a great time at Canonical. As a lead for strong engineers, technical leadership and a solid background in web development is a must so that you're able to challenge and grow your team members. You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.The role entailsDemonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing to your team's goalsEstimate work, set goals, and meet themDesign and implement well-tested and documented software in Web technologies or Flutter.Debug and fix issues encountered by your usersParticipate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviewsCollaborate with community and colleagues on technical specificationsContribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kindSeek improvements to engineering and operations practicesDeploy and operate services developed by the teamContribute to the success of your product through technical advocacyWhat we are looking for in youYou are knowledgeable and passionate about web and software developmentYou value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivatedAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above and beyond expectationsWell-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to scheduleProfessional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners, and communityExperience designing and writing high-quality Web technologiesExperience with and passion for Typescript, React or FlutterAn eye for accessibility and performanceProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events for up to two weeks eachNice-to-have skillsExperience with container tech such as LXD, Docker and KubernetesExperience building and maintaining a talented teamREST API design, development and governancePerformance engineering and security experienceWhat we offer colleaguesWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is 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 are changing the world of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal-opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. 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