Lead Distributed Systems Engineering Manager for Canonical

1 day ago

Kuwait City, Al Asimah Canonical Full time
About Us
Canonical is a pioneering technology company at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most significant open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are changing the world every day.

We recruit globally and set a high standard for new team members. We demand excellence – to succeed, we need to be the best in what we do.

As a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, work at Canonical offers a glimpse 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.

Who We Are Looking For
We seek experienced software engineering managers with a strong background in Go and Python. You should have drive and energy to lead teams of engineers in delivering and operating complex capabilities at scale, ensure top-notch engineering quality, sharpen team skills, and help shape the future of open source.

Your Role
You will lead a team of software engineers implementing and operating software solutions. Provide engineering and process guidance to engineering teams. Actively seek improvements to established processes, designs, and solutions. Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams. Code in Go or Python.

Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
- Experience as a software developer in a high-level language – preferably Go or Python.
- Experience as a hands-on engineering manager or a team lead.
- Experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to collaborate remotely with diverse team members and stakeholders, remain highly motivated, productive, and organized in a fully remote environment.
- Ability to travel to international destinations for one week at a time, approximately 2-4 times per year.

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
- Experience developing for and deploying on Ubuntu Linux in public clouds.
- Experience integrating authentication & authorization, financial, public cloud or marketplace systems.
- Experience with Salesforce development/integration or APEX.

Benefits
We offer competitive base pay, based on factors such as location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to benefits, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy ensures equity across our global workforce.

Apart from competitive base pay, we provide all team members with benefits reflecting our values and ideals. Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location. Please ask about these during the later stages of the recruitment process.

We offer a fully remote working environment, allowing you to work efficiently from anywhere. This aligns with our core value of embracing flexibility and enabling everyone to thrive professionally and personally.

Personal Learning and Development Budget
We prioritize the growth and development of our employees. A budget of $2,000 USD annually supports your professional development and helps you stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

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