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Engineering Manager - Ceph & Distributed Storage

Canonical Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 16 Apr 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $120k - $160k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, renowned for its Ubuntu platform. We cater to various sectors, assisting teams in enterprise initiatives like public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. As we navigate an era of exponential data growth, our mission is to simplify the process of utilizing open source storage on commodity hardware.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for our Ceph & Distributed Storage team. In this role, your focus will be on helping teams effectively store and manage the ever-increasing amounts of data produced daily. You will lead a team that aims to make Ceph installation and management straightforward—from large data centers to edge sites.

As an Engineering Manager at Canonical, you will be tasked with running an effective team while developing your colleagues. Strong technical leadership and a background in software engineering are essential, as you'll be responsible for fostering a collaborative culture, facilitating technical delivery, and ensuring software quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of a Ceph-focused software-defined storage solution.
  • Build and manage a globally distributed team of engineers.
  • Coach and mentor team members, demonstrating sound engineering principles.
  • Set reasonable schedules and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Promote modern, agile software development practices while maintaining high engineering standards.

Who You Are:

  • You possess a software engineering background, ideally with experience in Python and C++.
  • You have operated scale-out storage clusters on Linux in production environments, preferably with Ceph.
  • You are passionate about developing talent and have a proven record in mentoring engineers.
  • You have experience in an agile development environment and a keen interest in software development.

Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is expected.

About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the open-source movement globally. Our commitment to excellence means we filter for the best talent, fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination. This company is designed for those who seek to challenge norms and collaborate on significant software solutions.

Location:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Work Conditions:
Full-time, Remote with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events.

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