Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, plays a significant role in various initiatives including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with a team of 1200+ colleagues across 75+ countries and a minimal number of office-based roles. Teams meet in person two to four times a year in unique locations to align on strategy and execution.
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We are seeking an Engineering Manager - Python and K8s who is enthusiastic about fostering a world-class DevOps culture within corporate information systems. This team will focus on productizing workloads for real-time automated operations on Kubernetes, transforming our internal IS team into an extension of product engineering. As an engineering manager, you will lead a local team and ensure high availability of Canonical's services globally, emphasizing sound software architecture and engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team focused on productizing business workloads.
- Build and manage a regional team of engineers.
- Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to your team.
- Directly contribute to your team's engineering goals.
- Set reasonable schedules and manage expectations with stakeholders.
- Advance modern, agile software development practices.
- Maintain a culture of quality and engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with other leaders in the organization.
- Work from home with the possibility of global travel (up to 20%).
Who You Are:
- Experience in Docker and Kubernetes operations.
- Background in software engineering with strong Python expertise.
- Skilled in developing Python frameworks and understanding stable, consumable APIs.
- Passionate about software development and embracing new technologies.
- Focused on creating products that enhance operational software and infrastructure.
- Experienced in developing and nurturing talent in an agile context.
Work Conditions:
- Remote work environment with occasional global travel.
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews, performance-driven bonuses, and additional benefits.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and wellness program support.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is expected. Other language skills may be advantageous based on team and project needs.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Canonical is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds. Your application will be fairly considered, regardless of identity.
