Canonical
Canonical is at the forefront of delivering open-source solutions to the world faster, more securely, and cost-effectively than any other company. We are the creators of Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux platform, powering everything from cloud infrastructures to edge devices. Our global community of 200,000 passionate contributors shapes Ubuntu to run on tiny connected devices and the world’s largest mainframes, along with the workstation environment used by the world’s most productive developers.
Ubuntu stands for ‘humanity to others’, embodying the generosity at the heart of open-source innovation. As the fastest-growing Linux distribution, Ubuntu is both secure and reliable, intuitive and elegant, and open for innovation.
We are currently recruiting for the position of Engineering Manager in Lagos.
Location: Lagos
Position Overview
This position is a general track for first-level engineering management at Canonical. We are dedicated to transforming the tech sector through open-source software by making it easier, more reliable, and secure for deployment and development. Our goal is to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies.’ To achieve this, we carefully select engineers who are motivated to take open source to the next level.
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead teams to accomplish what they never thought possible while fostering a culture of growth and development. We believe that Engineering Managers should be strong developers, capable of reviewing code and software design specifications, but most importantly, they should focus on shaping the team’s direction, focus, and delivery.
At Canonical, we invest in the growth of our management skills and train engineers who aspire to take on leadership roles. Engineering Managers are responsible for line management, career guidance, and driving collaboration across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior-level
- Work remotely within a single time zone or occasionally two
- Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback
- Measure and track team health and performance
- Implement disciplined engineering processes and maintain high standards
- Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
- Promote excellent engineering practices and organizational standards
- Collaborate with other leaders and contribute to the leadership team
- Drive progress on team goals and projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
Requirements
- Exceptional academic track record, including high school and university degrees
- Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative career path
- Proven experience in leadership and team management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- A passion for developing and growing people, with a track record of success
- Solid experience in coaching and mentoring software developers
- Ability to deliver organized, high-quality results within timelines
- Experience working in an agile development environment
- Advanced expertise in your domain of expertise
- A continuous drive for learning and personal development
- Ability to build trust and relationships within the team and with stakeholders
- Willingness to travel twice a year for company events
Additional Skills We Value
- Developer advocacy or community engagement experience
- Ops and system administration skills
- Experience in performance engineering and security
What We Offer
At Canonical, we offer a competitive compensation package, which includes:
- Geographically adjusted salary and annual performance-driven bonuses
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year
- Annual compensation review to recognize outstanding performance
- Recognition rewards, annual leave, and paid maternity/paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
To apply for this job please visit boards.greenhouse.io.