Canonical: Engineering Manager - Data Platform — 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 - Data Platform in Home based - Worldwide, under reference 5667860. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Charm Engineering
• Employer listing date: 2 February 2024

Responsibilities and work described

• Leadership: a team building scalable data solutions for Kubernetes and cloud machines
• Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback, and lead your team by example
• Demonstrate sound engineering skill by directly contributing code when needed
• Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate modern, agile software development practices
• Development: and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
• Quality / delivery: that your team delivers products that users love by maintaining a culture of quality and engineering excellence
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with the company’s values
• Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization
• Work: from home with global travel twice yearly, for internal events of one or two weeks duration

Essential requirements and candidate background

• A software engineering background, preferably with Python and Golang experience
• Experience running in production and at scale, preferably Big Data or MySQL
• Judgement about people - their motivations, abilities, developmental needs, and prospects for success
• Ability to build high-quality, open-source software
• To drive 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

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• 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

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

• Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills
• In addition to the benefits above, 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 right across our global workforce
• In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals
• Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner
• Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

Pay and application dates

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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 5667860.

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Practical preparation: Python

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Relevant skills

• Python
• Spark
• Kubernetes
• SQL
• AI
• sales
• stakeholder management