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CanonicalEngineering Manager- Ceph & Distributed Storage
This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role leading a group that delivers a Ceph-based software-defined storage product. The team's aim is to help people store…
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This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role leading a group that delivers a Ceph-based software-defined storage product. The team's aim is to help people store data on commodity hardware in open source storage in a way that is safe, inexpensive and simple. The product should be straightforward to install, administer and operate, whether in big enterprise data centres or on small edge sites with half a rack of hardware.…
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This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role leading a group that delivers a Ceph-based software-defined storage product. The team's aim is to help people store data on commodity hardware in open source storage in a way that is safe, inexpensive and simple. The product should be straightforward to install, administer and operate, whether in big enterprise data centres or on small edge sites with half a rack of hardware.
The manager assembles and runs an engineering group spread across the globe, growing people through coaching, mentoring and feedback. The role includes contributing directly toward team goals, planning timelines from careful estimates that are refined through feedback, and clarifying expectations for peer engineering groups and outside stakeholders. The manager promotes modern agile practices and a culture of quality, testing and documentation, and helps grow a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values. The manager also takes part in the company's leadership team. Travel for internal and external events is up to 20% of time.
Applicants should have software engineering roots, ideally with Python and C++, and time spent running horizontally scaled storage clusters on Linux in live environments, ideally with Ceph. Experience guiding, managing, coaching and developing software engineers to ship on time at high quality is required, along with solid experience in agile environments. Enthusiasm for new technologies and for products that make software and infrastructure easier to run is valued. A strong commitment to developing people is central to the role. Canonical describes itself as founder-led and profitable.
Responsibilities
- Lead a group developing a Ceph-based software-defined storage product
- Assemble and run an engineering group spread across the globe
- Grow people via coaching, mentoring and feedback
- Contribute directly toward the team's goals
- Set reasonable schedules based on careful estimates, with feedback loops
- Clarify expectations for peer engineering groups and outside stakeholders
- Promote modern agile practices and a team habit of quality and craftsmanship
- Take an active part in the leadership team
Requirements
- Software engineering roots, ideally with Python and C++
- Hands-on time running horizontally scaled storage clusters on Linux in live environments
- Experience guiding, managing, coaching and developing software engineers
- Track record of helping teams deliver timely, high-quality software
- Real experience in agile development teams
- A love of developing and growing people, with a track record of doing so
- Ability to travel for internal and external events, up to 20% of time
Qualifications
- Experience with Ceph is preferred
- Curiosity about creating products that make software and infrastructure easier to run
- Knowledge of and passion for software development
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual compensation review and a bonus or commission linked to performance
- USD 2,000 each year for personal learning and development
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints in a distributed setup
- Annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Team member assistance and wellness platform
- Priority Pass access, plus upgraded seats on long-haul trips to company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this Ceph Engineering Manager role remote?
Yes. The posting describes the role as remote, with a globally distributed team.
What experience does the role require?
The posting asks for time spent running horizontally scaled storage clusters on Linux in live environments, plus experience leading and mentoring software developers. Ceph experience is preferred.
How much travel is involved?
Travel for internal and external events is up to 20% of time.
Is the role full-time, and what is the salary?
The role is full-time, and the posting does not specify a base salary. It mentions a bonus or commission linked to performance.
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