Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang - remote job

Canonical is hiring a Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang - a lead role, which means responsibility for a team or a direction. The role sits in IT and programming and is fully remote. The company hires candidates based in Europe.

The main tools named in the advert are: Python, Go. Your CV should show concrete examples of exactly these skills.

The employer did not publish a figure; that is settled at interview. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

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Canonical stands as a leader in providing open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and tech markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers significant enterprise initiatives, including public cloud services, data science, AI development, engineering advancements, and IoT applications. Our customer base includes major public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. As a company, we champion global distributed collaboration, with a workforce of over 1200 colleagues spread across 75+ countries, predominantly working remotely.

The company operates as a founder-led, profitable entity, experiencing steady growth. We are now seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a team collaborating closely with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and other leading cloud partners to optimize Ubuntu for their infrastructure needs. Our team focuses on creating, testing, and distributing base Ubuntu images, ensuring peak performance and security in cloud environments. We aim to deliver top-tier public cloud virtual machine experiences, along with specialized images tailored for specific uses on each cloud platform.

In this role, you must possess a blend of technical expertise and management skills to lead your team effectively. You will also serve as a key liaison with our partners. Ensuring the stability and functionality that our cloud users expect is paramount. You will work to automate the delivery of existing and new Ubuntu image products, covering a range of modern workloads from web servers to AI-powered GPU acceleration for servers, virtual machines, and containers.

Your primary role as an engineering manager at Canonical is to foster growth and success among your team members. A solid background in software development, along with the ability to inspire and mentor your team, is essential. You will have the opportunity to influence company culture, facilitate technical achievements, and collaborate on strategy and execution. Proficiency in Python and Golang is required, alongside a deep understanding of the architecture and components your team uses.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing and guiding a team of engineers, both locally and in similar time zones - Coaching, mentoring, and offering career development opportunities - Upholding robust engineering principles and contributing to team goals - Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders - Leading modern, agile software development practices - Promoting a healthy, collaborative engineering culture that aligns with company values - Participating actively in leadership discussions and collaborating with other organizational leaders - Building automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing, and publication pipelines - Engaging with multiple teams within Canonical, as well as with the open-source community and commercial partners

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about developing and growing talent, has a proven track record of doing so, and is deeply knowledgeable and enthusiastic about software development. A commitment to agile methodologies, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field, is preferred. Additionally, you should be proficient in Python or Golang, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS is advantageous.

Here’s what we offer:

- A flexible, remote work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year - A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually - Regular compensation reviews - Performance-based bonuses or commissions - A benefits package that reflects our values and includes recognition rewards, annual leave, and other perks - Opportunities to travel to new locations for company events - Priority access to travel perks for long-haul events

About Canonical: Canonical is a trailblazer in the tech industry, driving the shift towards open-source software. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are at the forefront of AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. We recruit globally and set high standards for all new hires. Success requires excellence, and joining Canonical means being part of a team committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

At Canonical, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value different experiences and backgrounds, which enrich our work environment and improve our products. We are an equal opportunity employer, fostering a workplace free from discrimination, where every candidate’s application is given fair consideration.

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