Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. With a platform centered around Ubuntu, Canonical supports breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Operating with a globally distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical emphasizes minimal office-based roles, with in-person team meetings occurring twice to four times a year in dynamic locations worldwide.
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We are hiring an Observability Engineering Manager to lead the development of our distributed tracing or service mesh products within our Observability group. This role is ideal for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and observability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a distributed team of engineers and oversee the observability portfolio.
- Organize and lead the team's processes to achieve its objectives.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with team members and identify team health indicators.
- Interact with a vibrant community and represent Canonical at conferences.
- Review code produced by other engineers and contribute to architectural leadership.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic background from both high school and university.
- Proven track record in software delivery and professional software development, preferably with a focus on open source.
- Professional written and spoken English skills.
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience as an engineering manager with a track record of building high-performance teams.
- Professional Python and some knowledge of Go.
- Open source contribution experience and an understanding of observability and monitoring.
Work Conditions:
- Fully remote position, open to candidates in EMEA or Americas regions.
- Expectation to facilitate a healthy work environment, ensuring team productivity and accountability.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven bonuses and additional benefits based on company values.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with opportunities for international travel to meet colleagues twice a year.
- Recognition programs and wellness support.
Canonical, a pioneering tech firm, is at the forefront of the global move to open source, famously known for publishing Ubuntu. We maintain a strong commitment to diversity, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and valuing varied experiences and perspectives.
We invite you to apply and become part of an exciting future in software technology at Canonical!
