Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang
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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. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We operate a distributed collaboration model with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, with few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in various global locations for strategy and alignment.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a team working closely with cloud giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google to optimize Ubuntu for their infrastructure. The team builds, tests, and publishes base Ubuntu images used globally, ensuring performance and security. Our goal is to deliver excellent cloud VM experiences and specialized images for various purposes, enabling differentiation on each cloud while maintaining a consistent user experience.
As an engineering manager, you will combine technical expertise with leadership skills. You will represent your team in partner engagements and ensure stability and functionality for cloud users. Your focus will be on automating image delivery for diverse workloads, from web servers to AI applications in VMs and containers.
Your primary responsibility is to support your team’s growth, engagement, and success. You will provide technical leadership, challenge, and mentorship, influencing culture and strategy. Fluency in Python and Golang is expected, including code reviews and architectural guidance. Ensuring best engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance are also key.
The role entails:
* Building and leading a geographically aligned engineering team
* Developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development
* Applying sound engineering principles and contributing to team goals
* Managing expectations with other teams, management, and stakeholders
* Leading agile software development practices
* Fostering a healthy, collaborative engineering culture
* Participating in leadership and cross-team collaboration
* Building automated, reliable image pipelines
* Engaging with internal teams, open source communities, and partners
* Working remotely with up to 15% travel for events
We seek candidates who:
* Enjoy mentoring and growing engineering talent
* Are passionate about software development
* Focus on delivering high-quality, timely software
* Have experience with agile methodologies
* Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or STEM
* Have development experience in Python or Golang
* Possess strong communication skills
* Have practical experience with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
We offer:
* A distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints
* Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
* Regular compensation reviews
* Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave
* Wellness programs and support
* Opportunities for travel and global collaboration
About Canonical
Canonical pioneers open source, publishing Ubuntu—an essential platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to innovate, learn, and excel.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants fairly, regardless of background or identity.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Software Development
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