Observability Engineering Manager

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · EMEA
Experience
3 years

Job description

Software engineering role at Canonical focused on software delivery, preferably in open source, with Linux expertise. The posting lists requirements, nice-to-have skills and benefits but does not describe specific day-to-day responsibilities.

At a glance

Work mode
Remote · EMEA
Languages
English – professional

What we're looking for

  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • A proven track record of professional experience of software delivery
  • Professional software development experience, preferably with a track record in open source
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  • Professional written and spoken English
  • Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Nice to have

  • Experience as an engineering manager, with a track record of building great, high performance teams
  • Professional Python development experience
  • A working knowledge of Go
  • Open source contribution experience
  • Interest and experience with container technologies
  • A proven understanding of the importance of observability and monitoring for keeping software running smoothly
  • Experience designing and implementing observability solutions

Benefits

  • 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
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  • Performance-driven annual bonus or commission

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About Canonical

A pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source

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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004.

Key facts

  • 2004
  • Publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud
  • Recruits on a global basis
  • Most colleagues have worked from home since inception in 2004

What they value

  • Excellence
  • Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background