Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) at Canonical

Americas

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Open SourceIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience hiring and leading a high-performance software engineering team
  • Experience with Go and Python software development
  • Ability to design and implement complex, distributed systems
  • Experience working with container technology and Kubernetes
  • Strong understanding of software/infrastructure security and performance
  • Experience designing and/or operating large-scale distributed systems
  • Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and standards is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

  • Working with product management to define the technical vision for the products
  • Managing the team backlog
  • Reviewing code
  • Coaching younger team members
  • Designing software
  • Writing high-quality code and tests
  • Providing insightful code reviews
  • Writing documentation
  • Troubleshooting issues
  • Working with upstream open source projects
  • Working with internal teams
  • Participating in "hackfest" events, webinars, and conferences
  • Ensuring work is backed by rock-solid data stores
  • Utilizing a Kubernetes-based Observability stack

Skills

Go
Python
Kubernetes
distributed systems
IAM
container technology
software security
infrastructure security
open source

Canonical

Provides enterprise support for Ubuntu OS

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system, and offers various commercial services for it. Their products include extended security maintenance, kernel livepatch services, and enterprise support, which help businesses maintain secure and efficient infrastructure. Canonical partners with hardware and software vendors to certify that Ubuntu operates well on different devices, enhancing its reliability. The company generates revenue through subscription services, support contracts, and certification fees. Canonical stands out from competitors with its strong emphasis on security, data center automation, and developer experience, making Ubuntu a preferred choice for enterprises. The goal of Canonical is to provide comprehensive, secure, and customizable solutions for a diverse clientele, from individual developers to large organizations.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$9.6MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Remote Work Options

Risks

Competition from other Linux distributions like Red Hat and SUSE is increasing.
Potential security vulnerabilities in new Ubuntu releases could affect user trust.
Rapid AI evolution may require Canonical to invest significantly to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Canonical is a leader in the enterprise open-source market with Ubuntu.
The company offers extended security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu.
Canonical partners with hardware vendors to certify Ubuntu's compatibility and performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for edge computing boosts Canonical's partnerships, like with congatec.
RISC-V architecture expansion offers new opportunities for Ubuntu's market reach.
Hardware acceleration in web browsers enhances user experience with Canonical's Chromium snap.

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