Engineering Manager – Ceph & Distributed Storage
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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company has 1200+ colleagues located across 75+ countries with a balanced mix of remote and periodic in‑person collaboration.
We are hiring an Engineering Manager for Ceph & Distributed Storage, responsible for running an effective team, developing the engineers, and delivering high‑quality software on commodity hardware.
What you’ll do

Lead a team building a Ceph‑focused, software‑defined storage solution.
Build and manage a globally distributed team of engineers.
Coach, mentor and give feedback to grow team members.
Contribute directly to engineering goals, demonstrating sound engineering principles.
Set realistic schedules and ensure continuous improvement.
Manage expectations with other engineering teams and external stakeholders.
Advance modern, agile development practices.
Maintain a culture of quality and engineering excellence.
Build and nurture a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
Work as part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders.
Work from home with up to 20% global travel for events.

Who you are

Software engineer with experience in Python and C++.
Experience operating scale-out storage clusters on Linux, preferably with Ceph.
Passionate about emerging technologies and pushing boundaries.
Track record of developing and growing people.
Interest in building products that improve software and infrastructure operation.
Strong knowledge and passion for software development.
Experience leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring developers to deliver timely, high‑quality software.
Solid experience working in an agile development environment.

About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally, and we hold a high standard for all our people.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Technical Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering & IT
Industries: Software Development

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