Engineering Manager - App Stores

About the role

Canonical provides open source software and operating systems for global enterprise use. This Engineering Manager role leads a team that builds Python and Golang micro-services powering the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces, with a focus on scalable SaaS delivery and reliable engineering practices.

What you'll do

• Lead and grow a remote engineering team across time zones
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers to achieve goals and career progression
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering managers to plan roadmaps
• Review code and provide architectural leadership for clean web service APIs
• Facilitate healthy engineering practices, documentation, and performance optimization
• Represent the team in cross-functional discussions and external partner interactions

What they're looking for

• Experience leading modern, agile software development teams
• Track record of building a healthy engineering culture aligned with company values
• Mentoring and people development experience with a focus on outcomes
• Strong software development background in Python, with Golang a plus
• Effective communication skills and collaboration across multiple teams
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times per year for internal events

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states a remote role and mentions time zone alignment with Americas, Europe, Middle East or Africa time zones; Nigeria is covered by Africa time zones, so eligibility appears supported
• Location is remote; no explicit on-site requirement mentioned
• The listing notes a base pay depends on location but does not provide a currency or range; confirm currency and pay details during interview