Engineering Manager- Ceph & Distributed Storage

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We have a global team of over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, with most roles being remote and occasional in-person meetings in interesting locations worldwide.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager for Ceph & Distributed Storage. As data creation exceeds 2.5 quintillion bytes daily, we aim to facilitate safe, affordable, and simple storage solutions using open source software on commodity hardware. Our goal is to make Ceph easy to install, manage, and use across various scales, from large data centers to edge sites. We believe distributed storage should be accessible and straightforward, and we are committed to making it so.

As an engineering manager at Canonical, you must be technically proficient and capable of running an effective team and developing your colleagues. Your responsibilities include fostering growth, ensuring high-quality work, and collaborating effectively with colleagues and the community. You should have a background in software engineering, provide technical leadership, influence company culture positively, facilitate technical delivery, and oversee sound software architecture, quality, testing, and documentation.

What you\’ll do

• Lead a team developing a Ceph-focused software-defined storage solution
• Build and manage a globally distributed engineering team
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members
• Contribute technically to achieve team goals
• Set realistic schedules with feedback loops for continuous improvement
• Manage expectations with other teams and stakeholders
• Promote modern, agile software development practices
• Maintain a culture of quality and engineering excellence
• Foster a collaborative, healthy engineering culture aligned with company values
• Participate actively in leadership and collaborate with other leaders
• Work remotely with up to 20% global travel for internal and external events

Who you are

• Have a software engineering background, preferably with Python and C++ experience
• Experience operating scalable storage clusters on Linux, preferably with Ceph
• Enthusiastic about adopting new technologies and pushing boundaries
• Passionate about developing and growing engineering talent
• Interested in building products that enhance software and infrastructure operations
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Experienced in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers
• Solid experience working in agile environments

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source technology company, publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for our team. Most colleagues work remotely, fostering a flexible and innovative work environment. Joining Canonical means working at the forefront of technology, challenging yourself, and continuously learning.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants are considered fairly, regardless of background or identity.

Additional roles and information

Various other engineering management roles are listed, including positions in Cologne, Duisburg, and other locations, covering areas like cross-platform C++, cloud, automotive, and Linux kernel development.

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