Software Engineering Director

Job Overview

This position at Canonical is for a Software Engineering Director who will lead multiple teams of engineers, develop engineering managers, and maintain the company culture. The role involves hiring staff engineers, coaching and mentoring team members, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple engineering teams
• Hire staff engineers for specific roles
• Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback
• Identify and measure indicators of team health and productivity
• Implement disciplined engineering processes and defend them
• Represent products to stakeholders, partners, and customers
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects

Requirements & Qualifications

• Extensive management experience and confidence to set high expectations
• Outstanding Linux based software engineering track record
• Experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers
• Advanced expertise in the relevant domain of engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English