
Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)
Canonical Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely utilized in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. As a Software Maintenance Engineer, you will work in a dynamic engineering role focusing on Linux-based infrastructure and applications, covering all layers of the stack including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN, and Core networking), alongside OpenStack, Kubernetes, and the open-source applications operating on top of them.
In this role, you will be tasked with resolving complex customer issues related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and other open-source software. You will maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support, and product engineering teams, and participate in upstream communities. The job involves developing bug fixes, backporting patches, and collaborating with upstream teams for inclusion. Additionally, you will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, providing workarounds, and ensuring clear communication regarding technical matters. This role may require international travel up to 10% of your work time for team meetings and conferences.
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Proficiency in English is expected.
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About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global movement toward open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and fostering diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds. We expect excellence from our employees and are committed to providing them with the tools and opportunities to succeed in a remote-first work environment.
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