Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Canonical; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical seeks an Engineering Manager for IAM to lead high-performing teams in developing secure identity solutions. This remote role emphasizes collaboration, technical vision, and expertise in Go, Python, and Kubernetes, impacting the future of identity management across products.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Paid annual leave, maternity, and paternity leave

Wellness and assistance programs

Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues globally

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading high-performance software engineering teams.
• Experience with Go and Python development.
• Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision and manage team backlog.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members.
• Design, code, test, document, and troubleshoot software.

Skills

Leadership

Go

Python

Kubernetes

Security

Performance

Distributed Systems

IAM Technologies

Education

Degree in a technical field

Job description

Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Join us as an Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) at 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 top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders worldwide. With over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, we emphasize global collaboration with minimal office-based roles, meeting in person a few times a year in interesting locations.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager for IAM to develop high-performing services in Go and Python, and secure identity and access management solutions across all products. Your team will influence access protocols for Ubuntu One SSO, Juju, LXD, and MAAS, shaping how users, clients, and community members access open source applications.

This role offers an opportunity for a software engineering manager passionate about distributed systems operations to impact the future of identity management at Canonical. Experience in IAM is desirable but not mandatory. You will collaborate with upstream open source projects and internal teams to deliver high-quality software deployable on bare metal, cloud, and Kubernetes.

As the engineering manager for the identity team, you should bring significant software development experience, Kubernetes expertise, and a sharp focus on design, performance, and security. Responsibilities include defining technical vision, managing team backlog, code review, mentoring, designing software, coding, testing, documenting, and troubleshooting.

You will work with industry-leading teams, ensure robust data storage, and utilize our Kubernetes-based Observability stack. Additionally, you'll engage with open source communities through events, webinars, and conferences.

Location: This role is remote, based in the EMEA or AMER regions.

What we are looking for in you

• Proven experience leading high-performance software engineering teams
• Experience with Go and Python development
• Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems
• Experience with container technology and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of security and performance in software/infrastructure
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems
• Knowledge of IAM technologies and standards (desirable)
• Excellent academic record from high school and university
• Degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative narrative
• Professional proficiency in English, with excellent presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

What we offer colleagues

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards
• Paid annual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
• Wellness and assistance programs
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues globally

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source software, publishing Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to innovate, learn, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants.