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CanonicalEngineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu platform and a provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking an Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu platform and a provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking an Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management). In this role, you will lead a team building secure identity and access solutions in Go and Python used across company offerings like Ubuntu One SSO, Juju, LXD, and MAAS. You will collaborate with upstream open source projects and internal groups to…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu platform and a provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking an Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management). In this role, you will lead a team building secure identity and access solutions in Go and Python used across company offerings like Ubuntu One SSO, Juju, LXD, and MAAS. You will collaborate with upstream open source projects and internal groups to deliver software deployable on bare metal, public cloud, and Kubernetes.
This position is suited for a software engineering manager who has a passion for distributed systems operations and wants to shape identity management architecture. The ideal candidate brings strong technical design capabilities, security awareness, and leadership experience. Team members handle software development from coding and testing to documentation and troubleshooting, while also engaging with broader open source communities through webinars, conferences, and hackfests.
Canonical operates as a distributed organization with a workforce spread across multiple countries. Colleagues gather in person two to four times a year in various global locations for strategy alignment. The company is founder-led, growing, and profitable, offering a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Define the technical vision for products in collaboration with product management
- Manage the team backlog and review code
- Coach junior team members and provide mentorship
- Design software, write high-quality code and tests, and provide code reviews
- Produce documentation and assist with troubleshooting technical issues
- Collaborate with internal teams and upstream open source projects
Requirements
- Proven experience hiring and leading a high-performance software engineering team
- Experience with Go and Python software development
- Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems
- Experience working with container technology and Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of software and infrastructure security and performance
- Experience designing or operating large-scale distributed systems
- Professional written and spoken English with strong presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Qualifications
- Prior experience in the identity and access management (IAM) field
- Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and standards
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual compensation reviews considering geographical location, experience, and performance
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This position is based remotely in the EMEA or AMER regions. Canonical operates as a globally distributed company with very few office-based roles.
Is travel required for this position?
Yes, team members are required to travel internationally twice a year for company events that can last up to two weeks long.
Is prior experience in IAM mandatory?
No, experience in the identity and access management field is desirable but not required for applicants.
What is the salary for this position?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting. Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, and is reviewed annually.
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