Engineering Manager - Big Data & MySQL

Job title: Engineering Manager - Big Data & MySQL

About the Role Canonical is seeking technical Engineering Managers to lead teams focused on Big Data and MySQL databases. You will guide the design, development, and operation of scalable data solutions on Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure, while contributing code when needed. You will help build a culture of quality, openness, and engineering excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team building scalable data solutions for Kubernetes and cloud machines
• Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback, and lead your team by example
• Demonstrate sound engineering skill by directly contributing code when needed
• Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate modern, agile software development practices
• Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
• Ensure that your team delivers excellent products that users love by maintaining a culture of quality and engineering excellence
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with the company’s values
• Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization
• Work from home with global travel twice yearly, for internal events of one or two weeks duration

What We're Looking For

• A software engineering background, preferably with Python and Golang experience
• Experience running in production and at scale, preferably Big Data or MySQL
• Excellent judgement about people - their motivations, abilities, developmental needs, and prospects for success
• Proven ability to build high-quality, open-source software
• Proven to drive good engineering practices around performance and quality
• An open-minded attitude to new technologies and the drive to push the boundaries of what is possible
• The ambition to build products that improve how people operate software and infrastructure everywhere
• Love developing and growing people and have a track record of doing it
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Additional skills that you might also bring

Nice to Have

• Specialist knowledge in one or more of Spark, Superset, MySQL, or similar
• Prior experience working with open source and a will to build products with the community

Compensation & Benefits

• Your base pay will depend on various factors including geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits.