About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on building a world-class devops culture. You'll work with Python and Kubernetes to enhance business operations and ensure high availability of services. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills in open source environments.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in engineering management with a focus on building and leading teams in a remote environment. Your experience includes working with Python and Kubernetes, and you understand the importance of fostering a devops culture within corporate information systems. You are passionate about transforming internal workloads into efficient, automated operations that mirror the open source workloads of your customers.
You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively collaborate with diverse teams across different time zones. Your leadership style encourages innovation and empowers team members to think differently and work smarter. You are committed to continuous learning and development, both for yourself and your team.
Desirable
Experience with open source software and a strong understanding of cloud technologies would be advantageous. Familiarity with enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, and IoT will help you align with Canonical's mission and goals.
What you'll do
As an Engineering Manager at Canonical, you will lead a team dedicated to enhancing the availability and performance of Ubuntu and its services. You will be responsible for productizing workloads for real-time automated operations on Kubernetes, ensuring that your team delivers high-quality solutions that meet the needs of the business and its customers.
You will collaborate closely with product engineering teams to align on strategy and execution, driving the transformation of the internal IS team into a key extension of product engineering capabilities. Your role will involve setting clear goals, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence within your team.
You will also be tasked with identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in software development and operations. Your leadership will be crucial in navigating the challenges of distributed collaboration, as you guide your team through complex projects and initiatives.
What we offer
Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment with colleagues from around the world. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and experiences. The company is committed to your professional growth and provides resources for continuous learning and development.
You will have the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of open source software and its applications in enterprise environments. Canonical is a profitable and growing company, providing a stable and rewarding work environment for its employees.
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