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# Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure

- **Company:** Búsqueda Avanzada
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Linux, Distributed Systems, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Virtualization Technology, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Coding, Microservices
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

Proven experience leading successful software engineering teams within distributed or remote environments.
Strong technical background in Linux systems, cloud infrastructure, virtualization technologies, containers, Kubernetes, networking, and storage.
Experience designing, reviewing, or contributing to large-scale distributed systems and microservice architectures.
Solid programming experience with C and/or Go.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent while driving team performance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, STEM, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities with a focus on delivering high-quality software.

## Description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a globally distributed engineering team building the technologies that power modern cloud infrastructure. The role combines people leadership with deep technical involvement, focusing on containerization, virtualization, Linux, networking, and large-scale distributed systems. You will play a key role in developing engineering talent, shaping technical strategy, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Working in a fully remote environment, you will collaborate with international teams and open-source communities while contributing to innovative infrastructure that supports enterprise-scale deployments. This position is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys mentoring others while remaining engaged in technical decision-making and architectural excellence.
Accountabilities
Lead and inspire a globally distributed team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive engineering culture.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, career planning, and continuous professional growth initiatives.
Drive the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects while ensuring high standards of software quality, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with engineering teams, senior leadership, partners, and external stakeholders to align technical priorities and execution strategies.
Promote modern software engineering best practices, including code quality, architectural reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to technical discussions involving Linux, virtualization, networking, storage, containers, and cloud-native technologies.
Engage with open-source communities and support cross-functional collaboration across globally distributed teams.
Participate in occasional international travel for team meetings, strategic planning sessions, and company events.


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