Canonical
Observability Engineering Manager
Canonical, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Engineering Manager at Canonical
Engineering managers at Canonical are always coders who are able to review and lead both architecture and code. They should also be astute judges of character and comfortable setting expectations and holding colleagues accountable to them.We are investing in the Grafana logging, monitoring, and observability stack to make it easier to deploy and operate on Kubernetes. This is part of a broader initiative to deliver the world's best suite of open-source tools, where we provide deep integration and automation for best-of-breed open-source offerings that cover metrics, logging, telemetry, alerting, tracing, and profiling. Our goal is to make it very simple for distributed systems engineers and DevOps to build, debug, and run complex distributed systems with very high levels of confidence and the ability to inspect, correlate, and understand the internal dynamics of these solutions.The team has grown, and we are now looking for a dedicated technical engineering manager. As part of the observability group, you will lead the development of the Logging, Monitoring, and Alerting elements.This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open-source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and Observability. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.Responsibilities
Manage a distributed team of engineers and its observability portfolioOrganize and lead the team's processes in order to help it achieve its objectivesConduct one-on-one meetings with team membersIdentify and measure team health indicatorsInteract with a vibrant communityReview code produced by other engineersAttend conferences to represent Canonical and its Observability StackWhat we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsA proven track record of professional experience in software deliveryProfessional Python development experience, preferably with a track record in open sourceA proven understanding of the importance of observability and monitoring for keeping software running smoothlyExperience designing and implementing observability solutionsWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal eventsProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAdditional Skills That You Might Also Bring
Engineering management experienceA working knowledge of GoOpen source contribution experienceInterest and experience with container technologiesWhat we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout 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 open source. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Engineering managers at Canonical are always coders who are able to review and lead both architecture and code. They should also be astute judges of character and comfortable setting expectations and holding colleagues accountable to them.We are investing in the Grafana logging, monitoring, and observability stack to make it easier to deploy and operate on Kubernetes. This is part of a broader initiative to deliver the world's best suite of open-source tools, where we provide deep integration and automation for best-of-breed open-source offerings that cover metrics, logging, telemetry, alerting, tracing, and profiling. Our goal is to make it very simple for distributed systems engineers and DevOps to build, debug, and run complex distributed systems with very high levels of confidence and the ability to inspect, correlate, and understand the internal dynamics of these solutions.The team has grown, and we are now looking for a dedicated technical engineering manager. As part of the observability group, you will lead the development of the Logging, Monitoring, and Alerting elements.This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open-source software, Linux, Kubernetes, and Observability. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.Responsibilities
Manage a distributed team of engineers and its observability portfolioOrganize and lead the team's processes in order to help it achieve its objectivesConduct one-on-one meetings with team membersIdentify and measure team health indicatorsInteract with a vibrant communityReview code produced by other engineersAttend conferences to represent Canonical and its Observability StackWhat we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsA proven track record of professional experience in software deliveryProfessional Python development experience, preferably with a track record in open sourceA proven understanding of the importance of observability and monitoring for keeping software running smoothlyExperience designing and implementing observability solutionsWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal eventsProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAdditional Skills That You Might Also Bring
Engineering management experienceA working knowledge of GoOpen source contribution experienceInterest and experience with container technologiesWhat we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout 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 open source. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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