Canonical
Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang
Canonical, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang
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Canonical . 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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a founder-led, profitable, and growing company with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries. We value in-person meetings a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution. 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. Your team will build, test, and publish base Ubuntu images used by millions, ensuring performance and security. The goal is to deliver top-tier cloud VM experiences and specialized images for various purposes, celebrating each cloud's unique features 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, oversee stability and functionality, and automate image delivery processes across workloads from web servers to AI. Your primary responsibility is to support your team’s growth, ensure valuable work, and foster a positive environment. You should have a strong background in software development, capable of code reviews and architectural guidance. Promoting healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance are key aspects of your role, alongside fair management and team performance. The role entails: Building and leading a team of engineers across similar time zones Developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development Applying sound engineering principles and contributing to team goals Managing expectations with other teams, management, and external stakeholders Leading modern, agile development practices Fostering a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values Participating in leadership activities and cross-team collaboration Building automated, reliable image delivery and testing pipelines Engaging with internal teams, open source communities, and partners Working remotely with up to 15% travel for events Qualifications include: Passion for mentoring and developing engineers Strong software development knowledge, especially in Python and Golang Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Excellent communication skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field We offer: Distributed work environment with biannual team sprints USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards Generous leave policies including parental leave Wellness programs and travel opportunities About Canonical: Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working remotely since 2004, we challenge you to think differently and grow your skills.
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Canonical . 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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a founder-led, profitable, and growing company with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries. We value in-person meetings a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution. 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. Your team will build, test, and publish base Ubuntu images used by millions, ensuring performance and security. The goal is to deliver top-tier cloud VM experiences and specialized images for various purposes, celebrating each cloud's unique features 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, oversee stability and functionality, and automate image delivery processes across workloads from web servers to AI. Your primary responsibility is to support your team’s growth, ensure valuable work, and foster a positive environment. You should have a strong background in software development, capable of code reviews and architectural guidance. Promoting healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance are key aspects of your role, alongside fair management and team performance. The role entails: Building and leading a team of engineers across similar time zones Developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development Applying sound engineering principles and contributing to team goals Managing expectations with other teams, management, and external stakeholders Leading modern, agile development practices Fostering a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values Participating in leadership activities and cross-team collaboration Building automated, reliable image delivery and testing pipelines Engaging with internal teams, open source communities, and partners Working remotely with up to 15% travel for events Qualifications include: Passion for mentoring and developing engineers Strong software development knowledge, especially in Python and Golang Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Excellent communication skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field We offer: Distributed work environment with biannual team sprints USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards Generous leave policies including parental leave Wellness programs and travel opportunities About Canonical: Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working remotely since 2004, we challenge you to think differently and grow your skills.
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