About the Job:
Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the most widely used OS for public cloud instances. Our team builds, tests, and publishes the base Ubuntu images used by millions, ensuring optimal performance and security in their cloud environments. We collaborate closely with major cloud partners such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google to optimize Ubuntu for their infrastructures while maintaining a consistent operating experience across platforms.
As an Engineering Manager, you will blend technical and management skills to lead your team and represent them in direct partner engagements. Your responsibilities include ensuring the stability and functionality expected by our cloud users, as well as automating the delivery of Ubuntu image products for a range of workloads from web servers to GPU-aided AI.
In this role, you will focus primarily on supporting your team members, helping them grow as engineers and contributing to a positive work environment. A solid technical background in software development, particularly in Python and Golang, is required, allowing you to effectively challenge and develop your team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a team of engineers.
- Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
- Contribute to team goals by applying sound engineering principles.
- Manage expectations among engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
- Engage with various teams and the open source community.
Who You Are:
- Passionate about mentoring and developing talent.
- Knowledgeable in software development practices.
- Experience with agile methodologies.
- Holds a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
- Proficient in Python or Golang.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Practical experience with platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS.
Offerings:
Canonical provides competitive compensation along with a performance-driven annual bonus. Our company promotes distributed work environments, provides a learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, and benefits including maternity and paternity leave.
Canonical is dedicated to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for open positions.
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote work with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events.
