Engineering Manager, MAAS — Remote & Global Leadership

Canonical; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distributed work environment

Learning budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Priority Pass for travel

Job summary

A leading open-source software provider is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the MAAS team in Portland. This role requires deep experience in Linux, Python, and cloud technologies, with a focus on driving innovation in data center management. Candidates should possess strong technical leadership skills and be able to mentor team members in a distributed work environment. This position offers numerous benefits including a personal learning budget and performance-driven bonus, while encouraging international travel to foster team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Proven experience delivering software using Python, Golang, or similar languages.
• Experience with Linux system administration, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
• Familiarity with modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking and storage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineers while fostering a positive team culture.
• Facilitate technical delivery and guide strategy and execution.
• Collaborate across engineering teams, interface with cloud-init and LXD.

Skills

Python

Golang

Linux system administration

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Technical aptitude for distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

React

Kubernetes (K8S)

Job description

A leading open-source software provider is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the MAAS team in Portland. This role requires deep experience in Linux, Python, and cloud technologies, with a focus on driving innovation in data center management. Candidates should possess strong technical leadership skills and be able to mentor team members in a distributed work environment. This position offers numerous benefits including a personal learning budget and performance-driven bonus, while encouraging international travel to foster team collaboration.