About the job
Canonical, a premier provider of open-source software and operating systems, is at the forefront of innovation within the global enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, underpins transformative initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We proudly serve an impressive roster of clients, including leading public cloud providers and industry giants.
As a pioneer of distributed collaboration, we have over 1,200 talented professionals working across 80+ countries, with a focus on remote roles. Our teams convene two to four times a year in diverse and engaging locations worldwide to strategize and execute our vision.
We are currently seeking a Golang Engineering Manager who prioritizes accountability in developing internal products, maintains high engineering quality standards, and is committed to continuous skill development for themselves and their teams. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with outstanding professionals and contribute to innovative open-source solutions that drive Canonical's growth.
The Commercial Systems unit consists of six engineering teams that closely collaborate with various engineering and business teams at Canonical. The services we design, develop, and operate are fundamental to Canonical's business, with Golang playing a crucial role. We are looking to fill managerial positions within these teams:
The Billing team is responsible for crafting and managing a Golang service that standardizes and scales the conversion of metrics into billable amounts. This service allows customers to monitor their spending with Canonical in real-time and guarantees accurate, reliable, and timely billing, integrating seamlessly with other engineering and payment systems. This team is ideal for those eager to advance their expertise in billing and payment processing.
The Livepatch team focuses on developing services that deliver Linux kernel patches, minimizing the exploit window for critical Linux kernel vulnerabilities by applying security patches while systems remain operational. This engineering team creates both client and backend components using Golang, in collaboration with the Kernel team, which handles the development of the security patches. This role is perfect for candidates passionate about security, engineering quality, and system reliability.
Location: This position is fully remote within the EMEA region.
