Engineering Manager - Solutions Engineering

We want to transform the world of software operations by enabling true model-driven operations via next-generation infrastructure-as-code. This will allow companies to run very efficient bare-metal operations for high-performance computing, private cloud, data lakes, AI/ML, and analytics. We need to invent some new technology, and we need to build some new products; we are therefore looking for someone who can lead and inspire a regional software engineering team to fulfill this initiative.The Solutions Engineering team works in close collaboration with our managed infrastructure operations team, which runs many private OpenStack clouds and Kubernetes clusters for customers around the world. This enables us to improve our infra-as-code products based on our own real experience, mirroring that of our users and customers. We work in Python, creating open-source automation capabilities that simplify operations for anybody, anywhere, who is building on Ubuntu.Most of the team's work involves pure Python software development focused on enabling true DevOps workflows. We strive for high quality in both design, documentation, tests, and performance as we enhance operations code packages and Ubuntu itself in order to ensure our platform is the easiest, most robust, and best performing for driving your infrastructure.As an Engineering Manager, your primary responsibility is to the people you lead and support: ensuring that they are growing as engineers, doing valuable work, and finding satisfaction in their career at Canonical. We need someone who can display technical leadership by leveraging a solid background in software development so that they're able to challenge and grow their team members. You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on direction and execution.What you'll doLead and develop a team of Python engineers working remotely in global locationsHiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career developmentDemonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing code yourselfPlan and manage progress on agreed goals and projectsSet and manage expectations with other engineering and operations teamsCoordinate with management and internal and external stakeholders or customersAdvocate for modern, agile software development practicesHelp develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practicesGrow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company valuesBe an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisationTravel globally up to 10% of time for internal and external eventsWho you areYou love developing and growing people and have a track record of doing itYou are knowledgeable and passionate about agile software developmentYou love leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers - especially Python onesYou are knowledgeable in cloud computing concepts & technologiesYou are comfortable administrating Linux servers, including their storage and networkingYou have hands-on experience with software automationYou are organized and want your team to deliver high-quality software in a timely mannerYou are a lifelong learnerBonus points forYou have graduated with a university degree in Computer Science or related software engineering fieldHaving a thorough understanding of modern infrastructure, including OpenStack or KubernetesHaving experience in operations as well as software developmentBeing familiar with the challenges of large-scale, multi-cloud operationsGo expertiseAbout CanonicalCanonical is a growing, international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu -- the world's #1 cloud operating system. Our mission is to realize the potential of free software in the lives of individuals and organisations. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.We offer:100% work-from-homeLearning and developmentCompetitive salaryRecognition rewardsAnnual leavePriority Pass for travelWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr