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Software Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS) - Canonical - Remote - Americas

Software Engineering Manager

Posted: April 12, 2026
Posted 88 days ago
Last seen in crawl: July 7, 2026 (1d ago)
Estimated Expiry: May 17, 2026
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Role Level:Senior
Management Tier:Manager of Managers
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Job Description

We are hiring an engineering manager to lead the reboot of our Landscape systems management solution for Ubuntu. The role involves leading a team of engineers, developing talent, and collaborating across teams to improve large-scale Ubuntu estate management using technologies like Python, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, and ReactJS. The position requires technical expertise in Python and Golang, experience in SaaS backend projects, and leadership skills to grow and develop a team.

Company Information

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Headcount: 1,200 - ?
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Canonical appears in 209 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Remote - Global, Remote - EMEA, and Remote - Worldwide.

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Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a team of engineers
  • Develop talent through coaching and mentoring
  • Ensure high-quality software delivery
  • Collaborate with product and management teams

Requirements

  • Technical leadership experience in software engineering
  • Proficiency in Python and Golang
  • Experience with SaaS backend projects
  • Strong communication skills

Education Level

None required
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