Engineering Manager - Python and K8s

About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, delivering open-source software and cloud-native solutions that power modern infrastructure. We champion open-source technologies and build platforms that help organizations run workloads across multi-cloud environments.

Role overview

We are seeking an Engineering Manager - Python and Kubernetes to lead a distributed engineering team focused on reinventing multi-cloud DevOps with model-driven operations and Python-based tooling. This remote-friendly role covers APAC and EMEA regions, guiding a team to deliver scalable, reliable software and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team across remote regions (APAC and EMEA).
• Drive multi-cloud DevOps initiatives and model-driven operations.
• Set technical direction, oversee project delivery, and ensure high-quality software.
• Collaborate with product, platform, and security teams; mentor engineers; manage performance and career development.
• Foster a remote-first culture and promote engineering best practices in software and DevOps.
• Partner with stakeholders to align roadmaps with business goals and customer needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading software or platform engineering teams.
• Strong Python and Kubernetes experience.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., public clouds) and cloud-native tooling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a distributed, remote environment.
• Track record of delivering complex projects and mentoring engineers.

Nice to have

• Open-source contributions or experience within Canonical's ecosystem.
• Prior experience with model-driven operations or Python-based tooling at scale.

Benefits

Canonical offers remote-friendly work arrangements, opportunities to work with open-source projects, and a competitive approach to compensation and career growth.