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CanonicalEngineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang
This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role for a team that optimises Ubuntu for public cloud platforms. The team works with Amazon, Microsoft and Google,…
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This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role for a team that optimises Ubuntu for public cloud platforms. The team works with Amazon, Microsoft and Google, along with other cloud partners to build, test and publish the base Ubuntu images that many users rely on. The aim is a strong virtual machine experience on each cloud, along with specialised images for particular purposes. The manager heads engineers working in their…
Job Description
This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role for a team that optimises Ubuntu for public cloud platforms. The team works with Amazon, Microsoft and Google, along with other cloud partners to build, test and publish the base Ubuntu images that many users rely on. The aim is a strong virtual machine experience on each cloud, along with specialised images for particular purposes.
The manager heads engineers working in their own and similar time zones and speaks for the team in day-to-day partner discussions. The role includes accountability for how stable and functional the cloud images stay, and for automating delivery of Ubuntu image products for everything from web servers to GPU-accelerated AI on servers, virtual machines and containers. The manager coaches and develops engineers, sets expectations with other teams, management and external stakeholders, and leads modern agile practice. Architectural leadership and code reviews are part of the work, and the manager creates dependable, automated pipelines for shipping, testing and publishing images. Travel for internal and external events is up to 15% of time.
The team works in Python and Golang, and the manager is expected to be fluent in the languages, architecture and components the team builds with. Candidates need a Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in computing, STEM or a related discipline, and a record of mentoring and developing people. They should be knowledgeable about software development and committed to agile methodologies, with effective written and verbal communication. Hands-on time with one of Azure, Google Cloud or AWS is required. Canonical describes itself as founder-led and profitable.
Responsibilities
- Stand up and head a group of engineers in the same or similar time zones
- Coach, mentor and help engineers grow through feedback and practical career support
- Speak for the team in day-to-day partner discussions
- Contribute directly toward the team's goals
- Clarify expectations for other teams, management and outside stakeholders
- Create dependable, automated pipelines for shipping, testing and publishing images
- Lead code reviews and architectural decisions
- Keep the engineering culture healthy and collaborative, matching company values
Requirements
- A track record of mentoring, developing and growing people
- Knowledge of and passion for software development
- A focus on timely, high-quality software delivery
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Hands-on development in Python or Golang
- Practical experience with Azure, Google Cloud or AWS
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to travel for events, up to 15% of time
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in computing, STEM or a related discipline
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 public cloud Engineering Manager role remote?
Yes. The posting describes the role as remote, with the team working in the manager's time zone and similar time zones.
What technical background is required?
The posting asks for hands-on development work in Python or Golang and practical time with Azure, Google Cloud or AWS.
How much travel is involved?
Travel for internal and external events is up to 15% of time.
Is the role full-time, and what is the salary?
The role is described as full-time. The posting does not specify a base salary, though it mentions a bonus or commission linked to performance.
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