Golang Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office‑based roles.

We are hiring a Golang Engineering Manager responsible for accountability for the development of an internal product, upholding high engineering quality standards, continuously developing skills of direct reports, and driving delivery.

• Billing
  :
  Designs, develops, and operates a Golang service that transforms metrics into billable amounts, provides customers real‑time spend visibility, and ensures accurate, reliable, and timely billing. Integrates with other engineering, business, and payment systems.
• Livepatch
  :
  Builds a service for delivering Linux kernel patches to shrink the exploit window for critical and high severity Linux kernel vulnerabilities, enabling patching between security maintenance windows while the system runs. The team develops Golang‑based client and backend components.

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

• Accountability for the design and development of an internal product
• Leading a team of software engineers working in Golang
• Developing the skills and capabilities of direct reports
• Seeking improvements to established processes, designs, and solutions
• Building an understanding of business needs to deliver maximum impact

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
• Track record of going above‑and‑beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
• Experience with software development in a high‑level language (Golang, Python, Java, …)
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

• Performance engineering and SRE experience
• Experience with accounting, sales, sales operations, or other business roles

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide, with annual reviews and performance‑driven bonuses or commissions. Additionally, we offer:

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally, set a very high standard for people, and expect excellence. Most colleagues have worked from home since the company’s inception in 2004.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Software Development