Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets, particularly known for our platform, Ubuntu. We cater to major public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders across various sectors. Our mission is to simplify how teams store data using open source storage on commodity hardware, ensuring it's done safely, cheaply, and simply. We’re seeking to make Ceph easy to install and manage, accommodating the ever-growing data storage demands.
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As an Engineering Manager for Ceph & Distributed Storage, your role will go beyond technical expertise; it involves guiding and developing your team to achieve outstanding work while fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment. In this position, you’ll be responsible for software architecture and best practices in software quality, testing, and documentation.
What You'll Do:
- Lead a team to develop a Ceph-focused software-defined storage solution.
- Manage a globally distributed team of engineers.
- Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to team members.
- Contribute directly to your team's goals by applying sound engineering principles.
- Set reasonable schedules and manage expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Advocate for agile software development practices.
- Foster a culture of quality and engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with other leaders within the organization.
Who You Are:
- You possess a software engineering background with experience in Python and C++.
- Familiar with operating scale-out storage clusters on Linux in production environments, preferably with Ceph.
- Passionate about new technologies and improving product operations.
- Experienced in mentoring and coaching software developers to deliver high-quality software.
- Proficient in agile development methodologies.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is likely required, considering the global nature of the role and collaboration.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering technology firm leading the global transition to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are at the forefront of software innovation for AI, IoT, and cloud solutions. We maintain a remote-first work culture while setting high standards for excellence and diversity in hiring.
Location:
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions:
Remote, Full-time, with global travel up to 20%
