Build Your Career at Canto – Where Innovation Meets Impact
At Canto, we’re not just transforming digital asset management—we’re creating a workplace where talented individuals can thrive. As a leader in DAM, we empower businesses to organize, manage, and distribute their digital assets seamlessly. With 4,000+ customers worldwide, our success is driven by passionate people who bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything they do.
Joining Canto means becoming part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly matter.
We foster a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and hands-on impact. Here, you'll have the opportunity to take on exciting challenges, develop your skills, and grow alongside a company that’s making waves in the industry. We believe in supporting our team members, valuing fresh ideas, and celebrating every success together.
If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, expand your expertise, and be part of a global community, Canto is the place for you. We’re growing fast and looking for driven individuals who are ready to shape the future with us. Come build something great at Canto!
Job Title: Manager, Software Engineering
Location: Cork, Ireland Hybrid
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Software Engineering with a strong background in the latest full stack technologies and modern management practices. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, foster a culture of innovation, and lead a dynamic, diverse engineering team. Your expertise in technical strategy, agile methodologies, and people management will be central to our mission of making Canto the most innovative digital asset platform in the world.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage, mentor, and nurture a high-functioning team of software engineers to drive individual growth and collective excellence.
- Develop and foster an inclusive and engaging environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to attract top engineering talent, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
- Work hand in hand with product managers, design teams, and senior leadership to define technical requirements and guide strategic initiatives.
- Analyze project needs and constraints, using data-driven decision-making to steer technical direction.
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps culture.
- Ensure that best practices in automation, testing, and deployment are integrated into everyday development processes.
- Leverage and introduce modern collaboration tools to effectively manage and engage distributed teams.
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies, including AI/ML and automation, to continuously evaluate and integrate innovative solutions.
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team performance and project success.
- Use quantitative insights to drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and developer experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development.
- 3+ years of experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams in dynamic environments, including remote / hybrid teams.
- Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails
- Understanding of Turbo, Turbo Streams, & Stimulus
- Experience with non-SPA web development practices
- Deep analytical skills with a track record of data-driven decision-making.
- Familiarity with defining, monitoring, and acting on engineering KPIs to drive performance improvements.
- Experience implementing cybersecurity best practices, including DevSecOps principles.
- Exposure to emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, automation) and the ability to integrate innovative solutions into development processes.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and with senior leadership.
- Experience aligning technical strategies with broader business and product goals.
- A passion for continuous learning, personal growth, and staying current with industry trends.
- Commitment to fostering a culture where professional development and career advancement are paramount.
Why Canto is the Place to Be!
Ignite Your Potential – Join a fast-growing company where innovation and agility fuel success.
Make an Impact – Your ideas and efforts directly shape our future—every contribution matters.
Learn, Grow, Thrive – Gain real-world experience and develop new skills as we scale.
Stronger Together – Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration and camaraderie.
Your Voice Matters – We foster open communication and transparency so every idea is heard.
Turn Challenges into Triumphs – Solve meaningful problems with creativity and confidence.
Balance that Works for You – We believe success comes from a healthy work-life harmony.
Endless Growth Potential – As we rise, so do you. Step into new opportunities and grow with us.
A Global Perspective – Work alongside diverse, talented colleagues and broaden your horizons.
Come be part of something exciting—your future starts here!
Canto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
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What We Do
Canto provides digital asset management solutions for companies of all sizes and across all industries that rely on visual communications. Founded in 1990, Canto is one of the pioneers of the digital asset management industry.
Over 2,500 customers rely on Canto’s software to organize, find and share images and videos that are key to working faster and building a brand in today's digital ecosystem.
Canto is based in San Francisco (USA), Berlin and Giessen (Germany) with a global partner network. Canto ranks high for ease of use, customer experience and user adoption.
