Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in major enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our goal is to assist teams in storing data using open source storage on commodity hardware - safely, cheaply, and simply.
We are hiring an Engineering Manager for Ceph & Distributed Storage. The world's data creation exceeds 2.5 quintillion bytes daily, and our mission is to simplify distributed storage solutions, making Ceph easy to install, manage, and use across various infrastructures.
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers, emphasizing their professional growth while overseeing technical delivery and maintaining a culture of excellence. You will be responsible for sound software architecture and best practices in software quality, testing, and documentation.
What You'll Do:
- Lead a team building a Ceph-focused software-defined storage solution.
- Build and manage a globally distributed team of engineers.
- Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
- Maintain quality engineering standards and promote agile development practices.
- Collaborate with other leaders to align on strategy and execution.
Who You Are:
- Have a software engineering background, preferably with experience in Python and C++.
- Familiar with operating scale-out storage clusters on Linux, ideally with Ceph.
- Passionate about embracing new technologies and pushing boundaries.
- Experienced in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers.
- Knowledgeable about software development practices and agile environments.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events.
Language Requirements: Not specified.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering company at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu, an important open-source platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit globally and expect excellence from our colleagues, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination.
