Observability Engineering Manager Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are building an observability stack that is easy to deploy and operate on Kubernetes, with deep integration of metrics, logging, telemetry, alerting, tracing and profiling. We are hiring an Observability Engineering Manager who will lead the development of distributed tracing or service mesh products as part of our Observability group. Location Location: This role can be home based in the EMEA or Americas regions. Responsibilities Manage a distributed team of engineers and its observability portfolio Organize and lead the team's processes in order to help it achieve its objectives Conduct one‑on‑one meetings with team members Identify and measure team health indicators Interact with a vibrant community Review code produced by other engineers Attend conferences to represent Canonical and its Observability Stack Qualifications An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university A proven track record of professional experience of software delivery Professional software development experience, preferably with a track record in open source Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events Professional written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self‑motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience as an engineering manager, with a track record of building great, high performance teams Professional Python development experience A working knowledge of Go Open source contribution experience Interest and experience with container technologies A proven understanding of the importance of observability and monitoring for keeping software running smoothly Experience designing and implementing observability solutions Benefits Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Software Development 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr