Engineering Manager - Data Platform
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted December 1, 2025
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking technical Engineering Managers to lead teams developing scalable data solutions for multi-cloud and on-premise environments, focusing on Big Data and MySQL databases, while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage teams building scalable data solutions on Kubernetes and cloud platforms
- Hire, mentor, coach, and provide feedback to team members
- Contribute to code development to demonstrate engineering skills
- Coordinate with other engineering teams, management, and stakeholders to set expectations
- Promote and implement modern, agile software development practices
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality products and maintain a culture of engineering excellence
- Foster a collaborative and healthy engineering culture aligned with company values
- Participate in leadership activities and collaborate with organizational leaders
Requirements
- A software engineering background, preferably with experience in Python and Golang
- Experience running in production and at scale, preferably with Big Data or MySQL
- Proven ability to build high-quality, open-source software
- Proven to drive good engineering practices around performance and quality
- Excellent judgment about people, including their motivations, abilities, developmental needs, and prospects for success
- Love developing and growing people, with a track record of doing so
- Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote working environment
Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
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
Additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives (depending on role and location)
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