
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 a Golang Engineering Manager to lead the development of internal products within the Commercial Systems unit. You'll work with Golang and collaborate with multiple engineering teams. This position requires strong leadership and engineering quality standards.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on Golang — your experience includes leading teams and ensuring high engineering quality standards. You are committed to continuous learning and development, both for yourself and your direct reports, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where accountability is key.
You understand the importance of delivering innovative engineering solutions that support business growth — your ability to think differently and work smarter sets you apart. You have experience managing distributed teams and are comfortable with the challenges that come with remote work.
What you'll do
As a Golang Engineering Manager at Canonical, you will lead a team responsible for developing and operating critical services within the Commercial Systems unit. You will ensure that your team adheres to high engineering quality standards while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with other engineering and business teams to align on strategy and execution, driving the development of innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
You will be responsible for mentoring your team members, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers. You will also play a key role in the hiring process, identifying and attracting top talent to join your team. Your leadership will be crucial in navigating the complexities of distributed collaboration, ensuring that your team remains aligned and productive.
What we offer
Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge open-source solutions in a global environment. You will be part of a diverse team that values different perspectives and experiences, contributing to a workplace free from discrimination. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe that diversity of thought leads to better products and a better work environment.
Interested in this role?
Apply now or save it for later. Get alerts for similar jobs at Canonical.
Similar Jobs You Might Like
Based on your interests and this role

Engineering Manager
Canonical is hiring an Engineering Manager for their Commercial Systems team to oversee the development of internal products. You'll work with Salesforce and NetSuite to enhance business processes. This role requires strong leadership and engineering quality standards.

Engineering Manager
Canonical is hiring an Engineering Manager for their Commercial Systems unit to lead engineering teams in developing innovative open-source solutions. You'll work with technologies like Go and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. This position requires a strong focus on engineering quality and team development.

Engineering Manager
Canonical is hiring a Python Engineering Manager to lead the development of internal products within the Commercial Systems unit. You'll work with innovative open-source solutions and high engineering quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and Python expertise.

Engineering Manager
Figma is hiring a Manager of Software Engineering for their Billing team to lead the development of end-to-end payment and billing capabilities. You'll work with technologies like JavaScript and React. This position requires significant experience in engineering leadership.

Principal Engineer
Cloudflare is seeking a Principal Billing Systems Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of critical billing systems. You'll work on billing, payments, and revenue recognition systems, leveraging your expertise in Cloudflare technologies. This role requires significant experience in engineering and system design.