Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

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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 major public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and minimal office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a team working closely with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and other cloud partners to optimize Ubuntu for their infrastructure. The team builds, tests, and publishes Ubuntu images used by millions, ensuring performance and security in cloud environments. The goal is to deliver the best public cloud VM experience and specialized images for various purposes, celebrating and enabling cloud providers'' unique features while maintaining a consistent user experience.As an engineering manager, you will bring technical and management skills to lead your team, represent the team in partner engagements, and ensure the stability and functionality of our cloud offerings. You will automate the delivery of Ubuntu image products for workloads from web servers to GPU-powered AI for servers, VMs, and containers.Your primary responsibility is to support your team: fostering growth, ensuring valuable work, and maintaining a great work environment. You will influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and collaborate on strategy and execution. Fluency in Python and Golang, code reviews, architectural leadership, and a commitment to quality and performance are essential. You will also uphold healthy engineering practices and ensure a high-performing team.The role entails:Building and leading a team of engineers in your timezone(s)Developing talent through coaching, mentoring, and career developmentDemonstrating sound engineering principles and contributing to team goalsManaging expectations with other teams and stakeholdersLeading modern, agile development practicesFostering a healthy, collaborative engineering cultureParticipating in leadership and organizational collaborationBuilding automated, reliable image delivery pipelinesEngaging with internal teams, open source community, and partnersWorking remotely with up to 15% travel for eventsWe are looking for someone who:Enjoys mentoring and developing engineersIs passionate about software developmentFocuses on successful, high-quality software deliveryHas experience with agile methodologiesHolds a degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similarHas development experience in Python or GolangPossesses effective communication skillsHas practical experience with cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or AzureWe offer:A distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprintsUSD 2,000 annual learning and development budgetAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leaveWellness programs and travel opportunitiesAbout Canonical:Canonical is a pioneering open source company behind Ubuntu, shaping the future of AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence. Working here is innovative and challenging, with a strong emphasis on remote work since 2004. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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