About the Job:
Canonical's mission is to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a functional data center scale cloud ideal for edge and core enterprise deployments.
We are hiring engineering managers with experience in high-quality microservice architectures and high-performance team leadership, who have a deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualization, storage, and networking. Our most effective engineers are fluent in all these layers and can anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices in a complex distributed system.
As an engineering manager at Canonical, you will lead a team of remote engineers, focusing on developing talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development. You will also be responsible for setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of remote engineers
- Develop talent through coaching and mentoring
- Set and manage expectations with teams and stakeholders
- Advocate and advance modern software development practices
- Participate in code and architectural reviews
- Engage with teams at Canonical, the open-source community, and partners
What We Are Looking For:
- Understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies (networking, storage, containers, K8s)
- Proven track record in developing and growing people
- Commitment to delivering timely, high-quality software
- Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
- Experience programming in C and/or Go
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards and benefits reflecting our values
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues
Work Conditions:
Full-time, Remote with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events.
Location:
Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas)
Language Requirements:
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills are necessary.
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, notably as the publisher of Ubuntu. We recruit on a global basis and foster a workplace free from discrimination while valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.
