Python Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems

The company is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in significant enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a Python Engineering Manager who is accountable for developing an internal product, maintaining high engineering quality standards, and continuously developing their skills along with those of their direct reports. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with innovative open-source solutions and contribute to the company's growth.

The Commercial Systems unit consists of six engineering teams that collaborate closely with other engineering and business teams at the company. Python plays an integral role in the services designed, developed, and operated by this unit, which is essential to the company's business.

Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the design and development of an internal product
• Leading a team of software engineers working in Python
• Developing the skills and capabilities of direct reports
• Seeking improvements to established processes, designs, and solutions
• Understanding business needs to deliver impactful results

Requirements:

• Exceptional academic record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about alternative paths
• Track record of achieving outstanding results in software development
• Experience with high-level programming languages (Golang, Python, Java, etc.)
• Professional written and spoken English; excellent presentation skills
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events (up to two weeks long)

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Performance engineering and SRE experience
• Experience with data governance, data engineering, or data science

Work Conditions:

• Remote work environment with travel for team sprints twice a year
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses
• Employee assistance programs and company events

The company is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to foster a diverse workplace free from discrimination.