The company is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, with a prominent platform, Ubuntu, widely utilized in enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are currently seeking an Observability Engineering Manager to lead the development of our distributed tracing and service mesh products within the Observability group.
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As an Engineering Manager at the company, you will engage in coding while also focusing on managing an effective team and fostering the development of your colleagues. You will ensure that your team is productive and unblocked, providing guidance and support on both personal and professional growth. This position involves collaboration with other engineering managers, product managers, and architects to create an engineering roadmap with ambitious yet achievable goals.
We value a culture of curiosity, flexibility, and accountability and expect our Engineering Managers to be experts in the programming languages and architecture their teams utilize. You will oversee the review of code produced by your team as well as promote healthy engineering practices, quality documentation, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a distributed team of engineers and the observability portfolio.
- Lead team processes to achieve objectives.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with team members.
- Identify and measure team health indicators.
- Interact with a vibrant community.
- Review and provide feedback on code produced by engineers.
- Represent the company and its Observability Stack at conferences.
What We Are Looking For:
- Exceptional academic track record (high school and university).
- Proven software delivery experience.
- Professional experience in software development, preferably in open source.
- Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
- Fluent in professional written and spoken English.
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Results-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience as an engineering manager with a history of building high-performance teams.
- Professional Python development experience; knowledge of Go is a plus.
- Open-source contribution experience.
- Interest and experience with container technologies.
- Understanding of the importance of observability in software performance.
Work Conditions:
- This role can be home-based in the EMEA or Americas regions.
- Distributed work environment with opportunities for in-person team sprints twice a year.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Annual performance-driven bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Additional benefits reflecting our values.
- Opportunity for travel to meet colleagues at various locations.
- Wellness programs and support services.
The company is committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination. We believe that diverse experiences and perspectives enhance our work environment and products. We welcome applications from all identities and backgrounds.
