Engineering Manager

Join to apply for the Engineering Manager role at CanonicalCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We believe that open source is just starting to transform the tech sector and enterprise compute. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable, and more secure for deployment and development.We believe that Engineering Managers should be outstanding developers themselves. They should be completely at home reviewing a patch or a software design spec. They are trusted engineers who understand the importance of a whole-team effort in creating great products and who enjoy seeing colleagues develop.A typical first-level software engineering team is based in a single time zone, such as EMEA or Americas, or APAC, with an Engineering Manager and a Senior Engineer dedicated to a single product, who work as a team to shape the roadmap, technical strategy, code, documentation, and community engagement.An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, to represent your team and product from a technical perspective, and to drive collaboration with other teams and customers are all critical to success in this role.We have open manager roles across a wide range of engineering domains, including:Python and GolangC / C++ / RustData infrastructureHTML / CSS / JavaScript / Typescript / ReactFlutterDistro packaging and systemsSAAS and web microservicesKernelServersGraphics, Browser and DesktopSilicon enablement and embedded devicesProduct SecurityLocation: we have engineering management positions open in every time zoneWhat you'll do:Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to seniorWork remotely in a single major time zone, sometimes twoCoach, mentor, and offer career development feedbackIdentify and measure team health indicatorsImplement disciplined engineering processesRepresent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customersDevelop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practicesPlan and manage progress on agreed goals and projectsBe an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leadersWhat we're looking for in you:An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above and beyond expectationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishA love of developing and growing people and a track record of itExperience in leading, coaching, and mentoring software developersOrganised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high-quality resultsWell-organised, self-starting, and able to deliver to scheduleProfessional manner of interacting with colleagues, partners, and the communityYou have advanced expertise in your domainYou are knowledgeable and passionate about software developmentYou have solid experience working in an agile development environmentYou have a demonstrated drive for continual learningBuilds trust, relationships, and confidenceResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachAdditional Skills We ValueExperience in a developer advocacy or community roleOps and system administration experiencePerformance engineering and security experienceWhat we offer colleagues:Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr