Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for the enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, plays a pivotal role in groundbreaking enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. As a company, we emphasize global distributed collaboration with a team of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, and we meet in person two to four times a year in engaging locations worldwide.
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We are on a mission to transform software operations by enabling model-driven operations through next-generation infrastructure-as-code, promoting efficient bare-metal operations for high-performance computing, private cloud, data lakes, AI/ML, and analytics. To achieve these goals, we are searching for an Engineering Manager to lead and inspire our regional software engineering team.
The Solutions Engineering team collaborates closely with our managed infrastructure operations team, managing private OpenStack clouds and Kubernetes clusters to enhance our infrastructure-as-code products based on real user experiences. Our technology stack predominantly utilizes Python for creating open-source automation capabilities that simplify operations for users building on Ubuntu.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a remote team of Python engineers.
- Manage hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development for team members.
- Contribute to code directly while demonstrating sound engineering principles.
- Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects.
- Set and manage expectations with engineering and operations teams.
- Coordinate with management, stakeholders, and customers.
- Advocate for modern, agile software development practices.
- Foster a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
- Collaborate with other leaders in the organization.
Who You Are:
- Committed to developing and growing team members with a track record of success.
- Passionate about agile software development.
- Experienced in leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers, particularly in Python.
- Knowledgeable in cloud computing concepts and technologies.
- Comfortable managing Linux servers and their associated storage and networking.
- Experienced in software automation, organized, and results-driven.
- A lifelong learner focused on quality delivery.
Bonus Points:
- University degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Familiar with modern infrastructure, including OpenStack or Kubernetes.
- Background in both operations and software development.
- Expertise in Go programming language.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation that considers geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven annual bonuses or commissions.
- Benefits that reflect our values, including a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues globally.
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the open-source movement, publishing Ubuntu—one of the most crucial open-source projects in AI, IoT, and cloud computing. As a global employer, we set high standards and offer a future-focused work environment where you can think differently, work smarter, and grow your skills. Canonical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering a diverse workplace.
