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Canonical · 1 month ago

Observability Engineering Manager

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, seeking an Observability Engineering Manager to lead the development of distributed tracing and service mesh products. The role involves managing a team of engineers, ensuring effective processes, and fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

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Responsibilities

Manage a distributed team of engineers and its observability portfolio
Organize and lead the team’s processes in order to help it achieve its objectives
Conduct one-on-one meetings with team members
Identify and measure team health indicators
Interact with a vibrant community
Review code produced by other engineers
Attend conferences to represent Canonical and its Observability Stack

Qualification

LinuxKubernetesObservability solutionsPythonGoOpen source contributionInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam managementFlexibilitySelf-motivation

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

Canonical

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We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
dateFounded in 2004
location
London, England, GB
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.canonical.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kara Stemig
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