Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, known for our widely-used Ubuntu platform. We serve the global enterprise and technology markets and work closely with some of the world's most prominent public cloud and silicon providers. Our company is a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 employees in more than 75 countries, maintaining a predominantly remote work environment.
We are looking for an Observability Engineering Manager to lead the development of distributed tracing and service mesh products within our Observability group. As an Engineering Manager, you will not only manage but also actively participate in coding, reviewing, and guiding both architecture and code. The ideal candidate should be skilled in team leadership, focused on objectives, and capable of cultivating a positive, productive environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a distributed team of engineers and overseeing the observability portfolio.
- Organizing team processes to achieve objectives.
- Conducting one-on-one meetings with team members.
- Measuring and improving team health indicators.
- Reviewing code and planning technical deliverables.
- Attending conferences to represent Canonical and its Observability Stack.
What We Are Looking For:
- Exceptional academic track record.
- Proven experience in software delivery, preferably in open-source environments.
- Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
- Fluent in professional written and spoken English.
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience as an engineering manager with a proven record of building high-performance teams.
- Professional experience in Python and familiarity with Go.
- Contributions to open-source projects.
- Understanding of observability and monitoring.
Compensation and Benefits:
Canonical offers competitive compensation based on geographical location and performance, along with an annual performance-driven bonus. Additional benefits include:
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 yearly.
- Annual compensation reviews.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- A distributed work environment with opportunities for team sprints in person.
- Wellness programs and support.
Canonical is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
