Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering and experience managing teams — you've led projects that involve building scalable and secure systems, particularly in the realm of identity and access management. Your technical expertise includes proficiency in Go and Python, and you understand the intricacies of distributed systems operations. You are passionate about open source software and have a collaborative mindset, eager to work with diverse teams across the globe.

You thrive in a remote work environment and are comfortable with asynchronous communication — you know how to keep your team aligned and motivated, even when working from different locations. Your leadership style emphasizes mentorship and professional development, helping your team members grow their skills and advance their careers. You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies, which is essential in a fast-evolving field like IAM.

Desirable

Experience in the identity and access management field is a plus, but not a strict requirement — you are willing to learn and adapt to new challenges. Familiarity with upstream open source projects and cloud environments will be beneficial as you lead your team in delivering high-quality software solutions.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Manager for IAM, you will lead a team responsible for developing secure identity and access management solutions that will be integrated across all Canonical products. You will define the architecture and design of services that support Ubuntu One SSO, Juju, LXD, and MAAS, ensuring they meet the needs of users, clients, and community members. Your role will involve collaborating with internal teams and contributing to upstream open source projects, ensuring that the solutions you develop are robust and scalable.

You will oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and deployment — your leadership will guide your team in adopting best practices for coding, testing, and continuous integration. You will also be responsible for performance management, conducting regular one-on-ones with team members to provide feedback and support their career growth.

In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in strategic planning and execution — you will work closely with other departments to align on goals and ensure that IAM solutions are integrated seamlessly into Canonical's broader product offerings. Your ability to think critically and challenge the status quo will be essential as you help shape the future of identity management at Canonical.

What we offer

Canonical offers a unique work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration — you will be part of a diverse team that spans over 75 countries, with opportunities to meet in person a few times a year in exciting locations. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values diversity and inclusion. You will have the chance to work on impactful projects that influence the future of open source software and contribute to the success of leading public cloud and silicon providers.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we value diverse perspectives and believe that a variety of experiences leads to better products and a more enriching workplace.