Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming - Remote

Overview

As the Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming, your mission is to help make gaming on Ubuntu first-class by optimizing and expanding the gaming experience.

In Short

• Lead a team to enhance the Ubuntu gaming experience.
• Manage project timelines and feature improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other teams.
• Conduct code reviews focusing on quality and performance.
• Work with upstream projects like Proton and Unity.
• Drive performance improvements across hardware.
• Engage with the open source and gaming community.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or equivalent experience.
• Proven collaboration skills with upstream projects.
• Experience with the Linux graphics stack.
• Exceptional software project management skills.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with team management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Robust planning skills for multi-cycle improvements.
• Willingness to travel for company events.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with team sprints.
• 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 meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for events.