Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

Canonical; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source software provider is seeking an Engineering Manager to optimize their public cloud offerings with partners like Amazon and Google. This role involves mentoring engineering teams, overseeing image delivery, and fostering collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python and Golang, as well as experience with cloud platforms. Competitive compensation and global remote work options are offered.

Benefits

Global remote work

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Competitive compensation with annual reviews and bonuses

Health, wellness, and travel perks

Qualifications

• Strong software development background in Python and Golang.
• Passion for mentoring and developing people.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of engineers across time zones.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching and feedback.
• Manage expectations with stakeholders and other teams.
• Lead agile software development practices.

Skills

Mentoring

Python

Golang

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or related field

Job description

Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

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About Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a founder-led, profitable, and growing company with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries. We value collaboration, innovation, and a flexible work environment.

The Role

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a team working closely with cloud partners like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google to optimize Ubuntu for their infrastructure. Your team will build, test, and publish Ubuntu images used globally, ensuring performance and security. You will oversee technical leadership, team growth, and partner engagement, focusing on automating image delivery for various workloads including web servers and AI applications.

Responsibilities

1. Build and lead a team of engineers across timezones.
2. Mentor and develop team members through coaching and feedback.
3. Demonstrate engineering excellence and contribute to team goals.
4. Manage expectations with stakeholders and other teams.
5. Lead agile software development practices.
6. Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture.
7. Participate in leadership and strategic planning.
8. Build reliable pipelines for image delivery, testing, and publication.
9. Engage with internal teams, open source communities, and partners.
10. Work remotely with up to 15% travel for events.

Qualifications

• Passion for mentoring and developing people.
• Strong software development background, especially in Python and Golang.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
• Experience with agile methodologies.

What We Offer

• Global remote work with in-person team sprints twice a year.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and bonuses.
• Additional benefits including health, wellness, and travel perks.

About Working at Canonical

We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace committed to excellence. We recruit globally and value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Working at Canonical means being part of the future of open source software.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.