Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management)Join to apply for the Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) role at Canonical.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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across many sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.We are hiring an Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) to build high-performing Go and Python services and secure identity and access management solutions used across all company products. Your team will define how Canonical users, clients, and community members access their favorite open source applications, from Ubuntu One SSO to Juju, LXD, and MAAS.This role offers an opportunity for a software engineering manager passionate about distributed systems operations to help transform the future of identity management at Canonical. Experience in IAM is desirable but not required. You will collaborate with upstream open source projects and internal teams to deliver high-quality software deployable on bare metal, public cloud, and Kubernetes.As the engineering manager for the identity team, you will bring significant software development experience, Kubernetes knowledge, and a keen eye for software design, performance, and security. Responsibilities include defining the technical vision with product management, managing the team backlog, reviewing code, and mentoring junior team members. You will also design software, write high-quality code and tests, review code, document, and troubleshoot issues.You will work with industry-leading teams within Canonical, ensuring your work is supported by robust data stores and highly observable systems using our Kubernetes-based Observability stack. You will engage with broader open source communities through hackfests, webinars, and conferences.Location: This role is remote, based in the EMEA or AMER regions.What we are looking for in you: Proven experience leading high-performance software engineering teams Experience with Go and Python development Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems Experience with container technology and Kubernetes Strong understanding of software/infrastructure security and performance Experience with large-scale distributed systems Knowledge of IAM technologies and standards (desirable but not essential)Excellent academic record Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience Professional proficiency in English, with excellent presentation skills Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks What we offer: Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000Annual compensation review and recognition rewards Generous leave policies including holiday, maternity, and paternity leave Wellness programs and assistance platform Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues in new locations About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, Io T, and cloud computing. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for excellence. Most colleagues work remotely, fostering a flexible and innovative work environment.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of background or identity.Additional details: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and ITIndustry: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr