Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We collaborate globally, with teams meeting two to four times yearly in various locations to align on strategy and execution.
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In this engineering management role, you will have the opportunity to shape the success of the business by leading a team of software engineers. You will work with a variety of popular software systems and integration technologies, particularly in leveraging Go, Python, and open source tools like Airbyte and Temporal. Your team will be responsible for integrating business systems to ensure data reliably flows to support decision-making and improve business operations.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Lead, mentor, and hire a team of software engineers.
- Design and deliver engineering solutions leveraging Go, Python, and open source tools.
- Seek improvements to established processes, designs, and engineering solutions.
- Partner with business customers to understand their data and integrations needs.
What We Are Looking For in You:
- Experience as a software developer in Python.
- Excellent understanding of integration patterns.
- Experience as a hands-on engineering manager or team lead.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to collaborate remotely with diverse team members and stakeholders.
- Ability to travel to international destinations for one week at a time, approximately 2-4 times per year.
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring:
- Experience in a high-level language, preferably Go.
- Experience in a business role such as sales, finance, or operations.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive base salary and potential bonuses based on performance.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Generous annual holiday leave and parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme and opportunities to travel for company events.
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global move to open source, known for publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We maintain a high standard in recruiting and foster a diverse workplace free from discrimination. We believe that diverse experiences and backgrounds lead to better products and a better work environment.
