Engineering Manager

Canonical is building a comprehensive suite of multi‑cloud and on‑premise data solutions for the enterprise. We want to make it easy to operate any database on any cloud, or on premise. The data platform team covers the full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, NoSQL, cache‑layer capabilities, and analytics; all the way to structured SQL engines like Postgres and MySQL. We aim to deliver fault‑tolerant mission‑critical distributed systems, and the world's best data platform. Engineering Manager – Data Platform is a technical leadership role that leads teams focused on Big Data and MySQL databases, building scalable data solutions for Kubernetes and cloud environments. Location: This role can be filled in European, Middle East, African or any American region/time zone. The position is fully remote, with global travel twice yearly for internal events. What your day will look like Lead 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. Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices. Ensure that your team delivers excellent 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. What we are looking for in you Software engineering background, preferably with Python and Golang experience. Experience running in production and at scale, preferably Big Data or MySQL. Excellent judgment about people – their motivations, abilities, developmental needs, and prospects for success. Proven ability to build high‑quality, open‑source software. Proven track record of driving 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. A love for developing and growing people, with a track record of doing so. Knowledgeable and passionate about software development. Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring Specialist knowledge in one or more of Spark, Superset, MySQL, or similar. Prior experience working with open source and a willingness to build products with the community. What we offer you Your base pay will depend on location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are eligible for additional benefits and rewards, including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity across our global workforce. We provide a competitive base pay and a suite of benefits that reflect our values and ideals. Please ask your Talent Partner for details specific to your location. Your learning and development budget: $2,000 USD per annum. Benefits include: Annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, parental leave, employee assistance programme, opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints, priority pass for travel and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We 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. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Software Development. #J-18808-Ljbffr