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CanonicalObservability Engineering Manager
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks an Observability Engineering Manager to direct the creation of service mesh and distributed tracing products. Operating as…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks an Observability Engineering Manager to direct the creation of service mesh and distributed tracing products. Operating as a distributed software enterprise, Canonical provides open-source solutions utilized globally across AI, public cloud, IoT, and data science sectors. This position suits a hands-on technical leader who can review code, guide architecture, and develop a high-performing engineering group while remaining deeply involved in coding.…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks an Observability Engineering Manager to direct the creation of service mesh and distributed tracing products. Operating as a distributed software enterprise, Canonical provides open-source solutions utilized globally across AI, public cloud, IoT, and data science sectors. This position suits a hands-on technical leader who can review code, guide architecture, and develop a high-performing engineering group while remaining deeply involved in coding.
The person hired into this role will build an observability stack optimized for Kubernetes, integrating metrics, logging, telemetry, alerting, tracing, and profiling. Engineering managers at Canonical maintain technical fluency, perform code reviews, set clear expectations, and help colleagues grow professionally. Team members work remotely from home based in the EMEA or Americas regions, with mandatory travel up to four times per year for internal strategy and execution events.
Responsibilities
- Manage a distributed group of engineers and oversee the observability product portfolio
- Organize and guide team procedures to ensure objectives are met
- Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with engineering staff
- Monitor and measure indicators of team health
- Engage with the broader open-source community
- Inspect and review code developed by other engineers
- Represent the employer and its Observability Stack at industry conferences
Requirements
- Demonstrated professional history of software delivery
- Professional background in software development
- Ability and willingness to travel up to four times yearly for internal gatherings
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Familiarity with Linux, with Ubuntu or Debian preferred
Qualifications
- Distinguished academic background from both high school and university
- Prior experience as an engineering manager with a history of building high-performance teams
- Professional programming experience using Python
- Working familiarity with the Go programming language
- Previous contributions to open-source software projects
- Interest in and hands-on experience with container technologies
- Understanding of observability and monitoring principles for software maintenance
- Background in architecting and deploying observability solutions
Core Skills
Benefits
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints in various international locations
- Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Periodic compensation reviews
- Performance-driven yearly bonus or commission
- Recognition rewards
- Paid annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Access to a Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this role located?
This position can be home-based within the EMEA or Americas regions, operating as part of a distributed workforce.
Is travel required for this position?
Yes, team members must be willing to travel up to four times per year for internal events and company gatherings.
What is the salary for this position?
The posting does not specify a concrete salary amount, though compensation takes geographical location, experience, and performance into account and is reviewed annually.
Will this engineering manager be expected to write code?
Yes, engineering managers at Canonical remain hands-on coders who review and lead both architecture and code.
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