The Engineering Director at Canonical will lead multiple teams across various engineering domains, ensuring high standards in software development and team management.

In Short

Lead multiple teams of engineers, from graduate to senior levels.
Develop engineering managers and maintain Canonical culture.
Hire staff-level engineers for specific roles.
Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback.
Measure indicators of team health and productivity.
Implement disciplined engineering processes.
Set and measure progress against benchmark goals.
Represent products to stakeholders and customers.
Collaborate with other leaders and teams.
Drive community participation and documentation.

Requirements

Exceptional academic track record.
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM.
Extensive management experience.
Outstanding Linux-based software engineering track record.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Experience in leading and mentoring software developers.
Organised and able to deliver high-quality results.
Knowledgeable and passionate about software development.
Experience in an agile development environment.
Ability to travel twice a year for company events.

Benefits

Distributed work environment with team sprints.
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
Annual compensation review.
Recognition rewards.
Annual holiday leave.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues.
Travel upgrades for company events.

Canonical

Canonical is a prominent provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its widely adopted platform, Ubuntu. The company serves a diverse range of global enterprise and technology markets, playing a crucial role in innovative sectors such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. With a workforce of over 1,100 employees across more than 75 countries, Canonical champions a model of global distributed collaboration, minimizing office-based roles and facilitating in-person team meetings in various global locations. The company is committed to fostering technical leadership and career development within its teams, ensuring that its products are secure, efficient, and aligned with the needs of its customers, which include leading public cloud and silicon providers.

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