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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Canonical Ltd.
- **Location:** Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Linux, Hyper-V, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Open Source Technology, VirtualBox, Information Technology, Multiplatform
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e566689ab3d51b70bdbb53e6a0b231c71

## About the Role

* Strong track record of developing and growing people.
 * Focused on the delivery of timely, high-quality software.
 * Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or related field.
 * Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
 * Expertise in modern C++ development.
 * Cross-platform development experience on macOS and/or Windows.
 * Knowledge of hypervisor technologies such as Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and KVM.
 * Open-source experience and involvement.

## Description

We are hiring a Software Engineering Manager to lead Multipass, the workstation mini-cloud at your fingertips. Multipass is published for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Using the simple command multipass launch, developers can spin up a new VM on their workstation. The goal is to provide a local cloud experience that can run builds in the background, test cloud deployments, or serve as a build farm on a shared server-free of charge., * Lead a remote team of engineers.

 * Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development.
 * Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
 * Advocate and advance modern software development practices.
 * Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review.
 * Engage with teams at Canonical, the open-source community, and partners.
 * Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events., * Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
 * Annual compensation review.
 * Recognition rewards.
 * Annual holiday leave.
 * Maternity and paternity leave.
 * Employee Assistance Programme.
 * Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
 * Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

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 recognise outstanding performance.


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