Software Engineering Manager: Optimizing Gaming Experience

3 days ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman beBee Careers Full time

About this Role

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We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our team in optimising and expanding the Ubuntu gaming experience, focusing on the Steam Snap. This role will be based remotely in the Americas or EMEA region.

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  • Key Responsibilities:">
  • Lead your team in delivering high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our users.">
  • Manage project timelines, balancing feature improvements with deadlines.">
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align your team's work with other teams and company objectives.">
  • Conduct code reviews, focusing on quality, performance, and modern design principles.">
  • Collaborate with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to enhance Ubuntu's gaming capabilities.">
  • Work closely with other teams to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive Ubuntu experience.">
  • Drive performance improvements across a wide range of hardware.">
  • Engage actively with the open source and gaming community to gather feedback and collaborate on improvements.">
">The Ideal Candidate">

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineering Manager who can lead our team in delivering exceptional results. The ideal candidate will have:

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  • Proven track record: of leading high-performing teams and delivering complex software projects.">
  • Technical expertise: in software engineering, Linux graphics stack, and containerisation.">
  • Excellent communication skills: for both internal and external interactions.">
  • Strategic thinking: to balance technical leadership with effective team management.">
  • Collaboration: with upstream projects and partners to drive innovation and growth.">
  • Adaptability: to navigate changing priorities and requirements.">
  • Strong problem-solving skills: to identify and resolve complex technical issues.">
  • Passion for technology: and gaming, with a strong desire to contribute to the open source community.">
">What We Offer">

As a Software Engineering Manager at Canonical, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

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  • Distributed work environment: with flexibility to work from home.">
  • Personal learning and development budget: of $2000 per year.">
  • Annual compensation review: to reflect individual performance and contributions.">
  • Recognition rewards: for outstanding achievements and milestones.">
  • Annual holiday leave: to recharge and relax.">
  • Maternity and paternity leave: to support family well-being.">
  • Employee Assistance Programme: to promote mental health and wellbeing.">
  • Opportunity to travel: to meet colleagues and attend industry events.">
  • Priority Pass: and travel upgrades for company events.">
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About Us

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We are a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

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We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Become part of our team today

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