Canonical is on a mission to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure, utilizing KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a reliable, mission-critical cloud for both edge and core enterprise deployments. We are seeking an engineering manager with a strong background in microservice architectures and excellent team leadership skills, coupled with deep familiarity in Linux kernel, virtualization, storage, and networking.
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As an engineering manager at Canonical, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, fostering their growth, and ensuring they produce high-quality work that is both satisfying and impactful. You will be challenged to influence team culture positively, facilitate technical delivery, and work collaboratively with your team on strategic and execution plans. A solid technical background, along with experience in leading successful engineering teams, will be essential for solving complex distributed systems problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a remote team of engineers.
- Mentor and develop team members through coaching and feedback.
- Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Advocate for modern software development practices.
- Engage actively in code and architectural reviews.
- Collaborate with internal teams, the open-source community, and partners.
- Travel for internal and external events up to 4 to 6 weeks per year.
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes.
- Proven experience in developing and mentoring people.
- Commitment to delivering timely, high-quality software.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in a technical context.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C and/or Go.
Work Conditions:
- Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
- Annual compensation review and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with team sprints twice a year.
- Generous leave policies including maternity and paternity leave.
- Additional benefits such as Employee Assistance Programme and travel upgrades for company events.
Company Overview:
Canonical is a leader in the open-source community, known for publishing Ubuntu, one of the most widely used open-source projects in the world. As a remote-first company since its founding in 2004, Canonical believes in the value of skills over location and is committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination.
