Golang Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems

About the role

Canonical is seeking a Golang Engineering Manager to lead one of its Commercial Systems teams. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality internal services built in Go, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Own the development and operation of a Golang‑based service, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Set and uphold engineering quality standards across the team.
• Mentor and develop the skills of direct reports, promoting career growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional product, business, and payment teams to integrate billing or Livepatch capabilities.
• Drive delivery of features that support Canonical’s commercial growth.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams, preferably in a distributed environment.
• Strong accountability mindset with a focus on delivering reliable services.
• Commitment to continuous learning for yourself and your team.

Required skills

• Golang
• Java
• Python
• SRE (Site Reliability Engineering)
• Performance Engineering

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on open‑source solutions that power global enterprises.
• Fully remote work with occasional in‑person gatherings worldwide.
• Competitive compensation and a collaborative, founder‑led culture.