Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming
Overview 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 various initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.
Our customers include major public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.
As the Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming, your mission is to enhance the gaming experience on Ubuntu.
You will collaborate with open-source projects and partners to contribute to not just Ubuntu but the wider Linux gaming ecosystem.
Key aspects of this role include:
* Optimising and expanding the Ubuntu gaming experience
* Managing project timelines, balancing feature improvements with deadlines
* Collaborating with stakeholders to align work with company objectives
* Conducting code reviews focusing on quality, performance, and modern design principles
* Enhancing Ubuntu's gaming capabilities through collaboration with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity
* Ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive Ubuntu experience by working closely with other teams
Requirements and Qualifications
To succeed in this position, you should possess:
* An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or equivalent experience
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with upstream projects and partners
* Familiarity with the Linux graphics stack spanning user-space components to low-level kernel drivers
* Exceptional software project management skills, encompassing risk assessment and resource allocation
* Ability to balance technical leadership with effective team management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external interactions
* Robust planning skills, demonstrated by capacity to manage multi-cycle improvements
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes:
* A personal learning and development budget of USD 2000 per year
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About the Company
Canonical is an innovative tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.
As the company behind 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 high standard for people joining our organisation. We expect excellence and strive to be the best at what we do.