Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, known for its Ubuntu platform. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead remote teams, develop talent, and advocate for modern software practices while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of remote engineers
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern software development practices
• Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners
• Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events

Skills

• Experience in high-quality microservice architectures and high-performance team leadership
• Deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage and networking
• Solid technical background
• Experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams
• Ability to solve challenging distributed systems problems
• Deep knowledge of Linux
• Understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and K8s
• Strong track record of developing and growing people
• Focus on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience programming in C and/or Go

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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