Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead one of our teams that work closely with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and other world-class cloud partners to optimize Ubuntu for their infrastructure. Our team builds, tests, and publishes the base Ubuntu images used by millions to ensure optimal performance and security in their cloud estate.

As an engineering manager, you need to bring both technical and management skills to the leadership of your team. You will also need to represent the team in direct partner engagement. You'll be responsible for the stability and functionality that our cloud users have come to expect.

The role entails:

• Building and leading a team of engineers in your and similar timezones
• Developing talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development
• Demonstrating sound engineering principles and directly contributing toward your team's goals
• Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
• Leading modern, agile software development practices
• Ensuring a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
• Being an active part of the leadership team and collaborating with other leaders in the organisation
• Building automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing, and publication pipelines
• Engaging with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners
• Working from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you:

• A track record of mentoring, developing, and growing people
• Knowledge and passion for software development
• Focus on success and the delivery of timely, high-quality software
• Experience and commitment to agile development methodologies
• A Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree
• Software development experience in Python or Golang
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS

What we offer colleagues:

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.