Canonical: Engineering Manager — Home based - Worldwide

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Engineering Manager in Home based - Worldwide, under reference 5188002. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Engineering Fast Track
• Employer listing date: 19 October 2023

Responsibilities and work described

• Leadership: and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
• Work: remotely in a single major time zone, sometimes two
• Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
• Identify and measure team health indicators
• Implementation: disciplined engineering processes
• Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
• Development: and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
• Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

Essential requirements and candidate background

• An academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• A love of developing and growing people and a track record of it
• Experience: leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers
• Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high-quality results
• Well-organised, self-starting, and able to deliver to schedule
• Professional manner of interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
• You have advanced expertise in your domain
• You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• You have experience working in an agile development environment
• You have a demonstrated drive for continual learning
• Builds trust, relationships, and confidence
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Experience and professional background

• Experience: a developer advocacy or community role

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Ops and system administration experience
• Performance engineering and security experience

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Advertised location: Home based - Worldwide

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide
• We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise performance
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus
• We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals
• 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

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Engineering Manager vacancy is not an offer for reference 5188002; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Canonical

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 5188002.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Home based - Worldwide position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: Python

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Relevant skills

• Python
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• React
• C++
• AI
• embedded systems
• training