Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a solid technical background with experience in high-quality microservice architectures and high-performance team leadership. Your familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualization, storage, and networking is deep, allowing you to navigate complex distributed systems effectively. You understand the implications of design and engineering choices across various layers of a software stack, from low-level kernel features to upper-level management APIs. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are adept at leading teams to achieve their goals while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

You have a proven track record of managing engineering teams, guiding them through challenges, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Your leadership style emphasizes mentorship and development, helping team members grow in their roles and advance their careers. You are comfortable with remote work dynamics and understand the importance of aligning teams across different time zones and cultures.

Desirable

Experience with cloud infrastructure and data center scale solutions is a plus. Familiarity with open-source software development practices and community engagement can enhance your effectiveness in this role. You are also encouraged to bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the team, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What you'll do

As an Engineering Manager at Canonical, you will lead a team focused on building next-generation private cloud infrastructure. You will oversee the development of solutions that integrate KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies, ensuring they meet the needs of enterprise deployments. Your role will involve strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance management, as well as hands-on technical guidance when necessary.

You will collaborate closely with product management and other engineering teams to define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders will be crucial in aligning team efforts with company objectives. You will also be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging your team to adopt best practices in software development and engineering processes.

In addition to managing day-to-day operations, you will play a key role in recruiting and onboarding new talent, ensuring that your team is equipped with the skills and resources needed to succeed. You will also be involved in setting technical direction and making architectural decisions that impact the overall success of the projects.

What we offer

Canonical provides a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment with a diverse team spread across the globe. You will have the chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts the future of cloud infrastructure and open-source software. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in our mission to create innovative solutions that empower enterprises worldwide.