Engineering Manager

Overview Canonical is building a comprehensive suite of multi‑cloud and on‑premise data solutions for the enterprise. We make it easy to operate any database on any cloud or on premise, covering big data, NoSQL, cache‑layer capabilities, analytics, and structured SQL engines like Postgres and MySQL. The data platform team delivers fault‑tolerant, mission‑critical distributed systems and aims to provide the world's best data platform. Location This role can be filled in European, Middle East, African or any American region / time zone. What your day will look like You will lead a team building scalable data solutions for Kubernetes and cloud machines. You will hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback, and lead your team by example. You will demonstrate sound engineering skill by directly contributing code when needed. You will effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders. You will advocate modern, agile software development practices. You will develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices. You will ensure that your team delivers excellent products that users love by maintaining a culture of quality and engineering excellence. You will grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with the company's values. You will be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization. You will work from home with global travel twice yearly for internal events of one or two weeks duration. What we are looking for in you A software engineering background, preferably with Python and Golang experience. Experience running in production and at scale, preferably Big Data or MySQL. Excellent judgement about people – their motivations, abilities, developmental needs, and prospects for success. Proven ability to build high‑quality, open‑source software. Proven track record of driving good engineering practices around performance and quality. An open‑minded attitude to new technologies and the drive to push the boundaries of what is possible. The ambition to build products that improve how people operate software and infrastructure everywhere. Love developing and growing people and have a track record of doing it. Knowledgeable and passionate about software development. Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring Specialist knowledge in one or more of Spark, Superset, MySQL, or similar. Prior experience working with open source and a will to build products with the community. What we offer you Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. Certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards, including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity across our global workforce. In addition to competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values and ideals. Fully remote working environment – we've been working remotely since 2004 Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Parental leave. Employee Assistance Programme. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints. Priority Pass for travel and 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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Working at Canonical is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st‑century digital business. Equal Opportunity Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr