Job Title: Software Engineering Director
About the Role:
We are looking for a seasoned engineering leader to spearhead our software development efforts. As a Software Engineering Director, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of talented engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a team of Python engineers working remotely in global locations
* Hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development
* Demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing code yourself
* Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
* Set and manage expectations with other engineering and operations teams
* Coordinate with management and internal and external stakeholders or customers
* Advocate for modern, agile software development practices
* Help develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
* Grow 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
* Travel globally up to 10% of time for internal and external events
Requirements:
* You love developing and growing people and have a track record of doing it
* You are knowledgeable and passionate about agile software development
* You love leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers - especially Python ones
* You are knowledgeable in cloud computing concepts & technologies
* You are comfortable administrating Linux servers, including their storage and networking
* You have hands-on experience with software automation
* You are organized and want your team to deliver high-quality software in a timely manner
* You are a lifelong learner
What We Offer:
* We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide
* We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize 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
About Us:
We are a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. 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.