Engineering Director
About the role
Company Overview: Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, renowned for the popular Ubuntu platform. Our solutions are integral to various industries, including public cloud, AI, and IoT. With a workforce of over 1,200 employees across more than 80 countries, we champion remote work and convene annually in distinctive locations for strategic gatherings. We are a profitable and expanding organization, founded by our visionary leader.
Position Overview: We are on the lookout for an Engineering Director to guide the development and operations of our internal software products, among them a security solution called Livepatch. The successful candidate will possess a solid background in delivering full-stack software services while upholding high engineering standards.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise three software engineering teams within the Commercial Systems division.
- Mentor engineering managers to enhance Canonical's corporate culture.
- Establish effective engineering practices and oversee performance management.
- Ensure accountability for product development roadmaps.
- Work collaboratively with other leaders and stakeholders.
- Recruit top talent to strengthen the teams.
Requirements:
- Strong academic credentials with a degree in a technical discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large software engineering teams.
- Expertise in Golang, Python, Java, or distributed integrations.
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally twice a year.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit their applications via our career portal. Canonical is dedicated to promoting diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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