About the Job:
This is a technical management role to lead a team that develops Python and Golang micro-services which power our global software distribution engine, perceived as the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces. The role involves transforming the experience around open source software by enhancing the delivery range through our unified system, which encompasses several aspects such as architectures, releases, and branches.
You will manage a team focused on engineering a highly scalable SaaS product and engage with Canonical's world-class security team to ensure this capability is delivered safely to customers globally. As an Engineering Manager, your key responsibilities will include fostering effective team dynamics, developing the engineers you manage, ensuring a high level of productivity, and contributing positively to team culture. You will also collaborate closely with other Engineering Managers, product managers, and architects to develop an ambitious engineering roadmap.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Lead a remote team of engineers in your time zone.
- Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
- Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Build clean web service APIs to support both CLI and web frontend clients, using Python (and optionally Golang).
- Engage with various teams at Canonical and the open-source community.
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong experience in leading modern, agile software development practices.
- Proven ability to create a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
- Experience in Python software development; knowledge of Golang is a plus.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Practical experience with Linux system administration.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required, both written and verbal.
What We Offer You:
- A competitive base salary with annual compensation reviews.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues at events.
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects. We have been a remote-first company since our inception in 2004, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and consider all applicants fairly, regardless of their identity.
