Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems used globally in various enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring an Engineering Manager for IAM to build high-performing Go and Python services and secure identity and access management solutions utilized across all company products, including Ubuntu One SSO, Juju, LXD, and MAAS.
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This position offers a unique opportunity for a software engineering manager passionate about distributed systems operations to help transform the future of identity management at Canonical. While experience in the identity and access management (IAM) field is desirable, it is not required. You will collaborate with upstream open source projects and internal teams to deliver high-quality software deployable on bare metal, public cloud, and Kubernetes.
As the identity team engineering manager, you will leverage your software development experience, Kubernetes knowledge, and a keen eye for software design, performance, and security. Responsibilities include defining the technical vision for products, managing the team backlog, conducting code reviews, and mentoring team members. You will be involved in all aspects of the software development process, including software design, coding, writing tests, documentation, and troubleshooting.
In this role, you will also collaborate with industry-leading teams at Canonical, ensuring robust data stores and observability via our Kubernetes-based Observability stack, while engaging with broader open source communities.
Work Conditions:
- The role is remote, based in the EMEA or AMER regions.
- Opportunity to travel internationally twice a year for company events, lasting up to two weeks long.
Language Requirements:
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven experience in hiring and leading a high-performance software engineering team.
- Proficiency in Go and Python software development.
- Ability to design and implement complex, distributed systems.
- Experience with container technology and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of software infrastructure security and performance.
- Familiarity with designing and/or operating large scale distributed systems.
- Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and standards is desirable but not essential.
- Exceptional academic track record with a technical undergraduate degree or a compelling alternative narrative.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Additional benefits reflecting company values, including:
- Distributed work environment with two annual team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations for meetings with colleagues.
Company Overview:
Canonical is at the forefront of the shift to open source, publishing Ubuntu, a pivotal open-source project and platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. As a remote-first company with a diverse global team, Canonical offers a stimulating environment that encourages innovative thinking and skill development. The company is proud of its commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, fostering a workplace free from discrimination.
