Engineering Manager - Data Platform

Canonical; Culiacán; A distancia; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canonical is seeking Engineering Managers to lead teams focused on Big Data and MySQL databases. The role involves building scalable data solutions, mentoring team members, and promoting agile practices in a fully remote environment. Candidates should have a strong software engineering background, particularly in Python and Golang, with a passion for open-source software and team development.

Servicios

Fully remote work environment

Personal development budget

Annual reviews and recognition rewards

Holiday and parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for travel and professional growth

Formación

• Experience operating at scale with Big Data or MySQL.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality, open-source software.
• Ambition to improve software and infrastructure operations globally.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team building scalable data solutions for Kubernetes and cloud environments.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and provide feedback.
• Promote modern, agile software development practices.

Conocimientos

Python

Golang

Big Data

MySQL

Agile practices

Open-source software

Collaboration

Educación

Software engineering background

Herramientas

Spark

Superset

Descripción del empleo

Canonical is building a comprehensive suite of multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. We aim to simplify operating any database on any cloud or on-premise. The data platform team covers a wide range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, analytics, and structured SQL engines like Postgres and MySQL. Our goal is to deliver fault-tolerant, mission-critical distributed systems and the world's best data platform.

We are seeking technical Engineering Managers to lead teams focused on Big Data and MySQL databases. Our team writes code in Python and adopts modern operational practices for data applications at scale on Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.

Location:

This role can be based in European, Middle East, African, or any American region/time zone.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team building scalable data solutions for Kubernetes and cloud environments.
• Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback, and lead by example.
• Contribute code to demonstrate engineering skills when needed.
• Manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Promote modern, agile software development practices.
• Develop and advocate for excellent engineering and organizational practices.
• Ensure your team delivers high-quality products that users love, fostering a culture of quality and excellence.
• Build a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
• Participate actively in leadership and collaborate across the organization.
• Work remotely with global travel twice a year for internal events lasting one or two weeks.

Qualifications:

• Software engineering background, preferably with Python and Golang.
• Experience operating at scale, ideally with Big Data or MySQL.
• Excellent judgment regarding people’s motivations, abilities, and development needs.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality, open-source software.
• Experience driving performance and quality engineering practices.
• Open-mindedness towards new technologies and innovation.
• Ambition to improve software and infrastructure operations globally.
• Passion for developing and growing people with a successful track record.
• Deep knowledge and passion for software development.

Additional Skills:

• Specialist knowledge in Spark, Superset, MySQL, or similar technologies.
• Experience with open source projects and community engagement.

What We Offer:

Compensation depends on location, experience, and skills, with potential for bonuses and incentives. We provide a fully remote work environment, a personal development budget, annual reviews, recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for travel and professional growth.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a leading open source technology company, publisher of Ubuntu, and a pioneer in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a global, remote-first organization committed to excellence and diversity. We foster a discrimination-free workplace and value diverse perspectives to enhance our products and environment.