About the Job: Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in groundbreaking initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We have a collaborative team of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, with an emphasis on remote work and minimal office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times a year in various global locations to align on strategy and execution. As an engineering manager, you will lead a team responsible for building next-generation private cloud infrastructure, integrating technologies like KVM, Ceph, and SDN. You will oversee a team of engineers, helping them grow professionally while ensuring high-quality output. Your role will involve influencing team culture, facilitating technical delivery, and collaborating with various teams within Canonical. What You Will Focus On: - Lead a team of remote engineers. - Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on career development. - Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and stakeholders. - Advocate for modern software development practices. - Participate in the engineering process via code and architectural review. - Engage with teams at Canonical, the open-source community, and external partners. - Work from home with the opportunity for global travel (4 to 6 weeks per year). What We Are Looking For: - Strong understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes. - Proven ability to develop and grow team members. - Focus on delivering high-quality software timely. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field. - Strong written and verbal technical communication skills. - Experience programming in C and/or Go. Work Conditions: - Remote position available primarily in EMEA and the Americas. - Distributed work environment with bi-annual team sprints. - Global travel commitments for internal and external events. Compensation and Benefits: - Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance. - Annual performance-driven bonuses, review, and recognition rewards. - Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. - Annual holiday leave, maternity, and paternity leave. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues. Canonical is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination, where all identities are given fair consideration.
