The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, known for its platform, Ubuntu. The company plays a crucial role in various enterprise initiatives, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company serves major public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders globally and features a globally distributed workforce with minimal office-based roles.
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We are seeking an Engineering Manager for the BootStack team, which is responsible for designing, building, and operating modern distributed systems on private infrastructure for customers. This role offers a chance for a technologist passionate about Linux and Cloud technologies to grow their career while driving success for those leveraging Ubuntu and other open source products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a growing engineering team to optimize development and operations quality and velocity
- Identify and measure team health indicators
- Implement disciplined engineering and operations processes
- Represent the BootStack team to stakeholders and external teams
- Ensure team focus on priorities, milestones, and deliverables
- Meet service level agreements with customer deployments worldwide
- Deliver quality managed services consistently and timely
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a technology field
- Proven experience in software delivery using languages such as Python, Go, C, C++, Java, or similar, and/or managing operations teams
- Proven experience with OpenStack
- Strong commitment to testing methodologies and code quality
- Experience with Linux system administration (Ubuntu/Debian preferred)
- Strong communication and cooperation skills
- Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
- Experience in managing distributed teams
- Technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems
- Familiarity with cloud topologies and technologies
- Willingness to travel for team events and customer meetings (approximately 20% or less)
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- 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 for travel to meet colleagues globally
About the company:
The company is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source, publishing Ubuntu—an essential open-source project and a foundational platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We prioritize excellence and are proud to foster a diverse and discrimination-free workplace, striving to create a better work environment and products through varied experiences and perspectives.
