Our mission is to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a data center scale cloud that 'just works' for mission-critical edge and core enterprise deployments. We are seeking engineering managers with experience in high-quality microservice architectures and high-performance team leadership, along with deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage, and networking.
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As an engineering manager at Canonical, you will be responsible for running an effective team and developing the colleagues you manage. Your role will involve helping engineers grow, ensuring they deliver high-quality work, and working collaboratively with colleagues and the community. You will lead and develop engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
The successful candidate will have experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams, possess strong problem-solving skills in distributed systems, and have deep knowledge of Linux.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of remote engineers.
- Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development.
- Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
- Advocate for and advance modern software development practices.
- Participate in code and architectural review processes.
- Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community, and partners.
- Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events.
Requirements:
- Understand modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and grow people.
- Focus on success and the timely delivery of high-quality software.
- Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Experience programming in C and/or Go is preferred.
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Global travel for internal and external events.
Language Requirements:
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English are required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
- Additional benefits reflecting company values.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, a crucial open-source project and platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace free from discrimination and consider all applicants fairly, fostering a better work environment and products.
