Software Engineering Manager

1 week ago


Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Asterix Communications Full time
About Asterix Communications

Asterix Communications is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. 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.

Asterix Communications has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Asterix Communications is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Asterix Communications provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our Linux kernel engineering team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone, developing your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback, and supporting timely delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
  • Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
  • Support timely delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels
  • Oversee commercial engagements that require custom kernel engineering
  • Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
  • Engage with other teams at Asterix Communications, the open source community, and commercial partners
  • Work from home with travel globally 2-3 times a year for up to two weeks, for internal and external engineering events
Requirements
  • Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other similar languages also highly regarded
  • Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts
  • Solid understanding of Linux kernel development principles
  • Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
  • Contributed to an open source project in the past
  • Understanding of agile software development methodologies
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
What We Offer
  • Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004
  • Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
  • Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About Asterix Communications

Asterix Communications is an equal opportunity employer. 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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