Remote Engineering Director - Data Mesh & Biz Systems

Jobicy; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Bonus program

Salary review

Parental leave

Employee support

Travel opportunities

Travel upgrades

Job summary

Canonical is seeking an Engineering Director to own the development and operations of internal business systems and a data mesh built on open-source software. You will also configure Salesforce, NetSuite, and related systems to support Canonical’s growth.

The role oversees three teams within the Business Data unit, collaborating with cross-functional engineering and business groups. Remote work in the EMEA region is available.

Qualifications

• Strong track record leading multiple software teams to deliver results.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; alternative pathways considered.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems, Python, data engineering or governance.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams and managers across projects.
• Develop and evangelize engineering practices and processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to align roadmaps and product goals.
• Drive performance management and team health metrics.
• Oversee integrations with Salesforce, NetSuite, and data mesh components.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

CRM/ERP systems

Python

Data governance

Distributed integrations

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Undergraduate technical degree

Alternative path narrative

Tools

Temporal

Airbyte

Trino

Ranger

Superset

Job description

Canonical is seeking an Engineering Director to own the development and operations of internal business systems and a data mesh built on open-source software. You will also configure Salesforce, NetSuite, and related systems to support Canonical’s growth.

The role oversees three teams within the Business Data unit, collaborating with cross-functional engineering and business groups. Remote work in the EMEA region is available.