Engineering Manager, MAAS

Canonical Group Ltd; Spokane (WA); Remote; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Travel upgrades for long haul company events

Job summary

A leading software company is looking for a skilled professional to lead a distributed team of engineers. The role involves talent development, setting expectations with stakeholders, and participating in modern software practices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, experience in Linux system administration, and great communication skills. The position offers a distributed work environment, a personal learning budget, and competitive annual reviews, making it a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science.
• Exceptional academic track record.
• Experience with Linux system administration (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
• Familiarity with modern Linux cloud computing technologies.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers in the Americas time zone.
• Talent development through coaching and mentoring.
• Set and manage expectations with stakeholders.
• Participate in code and architectural review.

Skills

Linux system administration

Modern Linux cloud computing technologies

Agile software development methodologies

Mentoring and coaching

Technical aptitude for distributed systems

Professional English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Typescript

Modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Svelte, Vue)

Job description

The role entails

• Leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone (we organise engineering teams by Americas, EMEA etc)
• Talent development through coaching, mentoring, feedback and career planning
• Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advancing modern software development practices
• Participating in the engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engaging with broader teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners
• Travelling to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per year

What we are looking for in you

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a background in Computer Science
• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Experience with Linux system administration (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Familiarity with modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and Kubernetes
• Technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Experience with agile software development methodologies
• Ability to mentor, develop, and support team members
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

• Typescript using modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte or Vue
• Data Center infrastructure management and design

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer