Job description
CloudLinux is a global, remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high-volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we are all successful.
We are truly a great place to work!
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We’re seeking a hands-on Head of Engineering to lead a critical unit of approximately 15 talented engineers. This isn’t just a management role; it’s about being in the trenches, driving architectural excellence, and directly contributing to the code as we scale. You’ll be the technical backbone and cultural champion for your team, guiding them through the exciting challenges of a fast-paced startup environment. It’s also about being the technical architect, the primary problem-solver, and a direct contributor as we scale.
You’ll be instrumental in translating our ambitious product vision into robust, scalable, and highly automated solutions. Your leadership will directly influence our efficiency, product quality, and delivery speed. This role is for an enthusiastic leader who lives and breathes Linux and Automation and Open Source, excels at technical execution, and can inspire a team to deliver quickly and effectively.
As our Head of Engineering, you will:
- Lead a highly effective technical unit of about 20 engineers, balancing direct code contribution in Python (or full-stack development) with strategic oversight and mentorship.
- Champion Linux-first development and automation principles across all projects, ensuring our systems are robust, efficient, and scalable.
- Drive architectural strategy and implementation, building high-performance, automated solutions.
- Ensure the highest standards of code quality, system reliability, and operational efficiency for all deliverables.
- Act as a player-coach, diving into code to solve complex technical challenges and setting the example for the team.
- Collaborate closely with product management and executive leadership, translating ideas and hypotheses into technical implementation aggressively and fast.
- Actively recruit, mentor, and foster the growth of your engineering team, building a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a deeply technical and experienced leader who brings:
Exceptional Python Proficiency: A strong track record of building complex, high-performance, and scalable systems using Python. Experience with full-stack development is a plus.
Deep Linux Expertise: A profound understanding of Linux operating systems at an architectural and operational level; you truly understand the OS, not just its applications.
Automation Mastery: Proven success in implementing automation principles and tools to transform manual processes into highly efficient workflows.
Leadership & Management:
- 10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
- At least 3-5 years in a leadership role (e.g., Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering) overseeing a team of similar size (around 20 engineers).
- A strong, enthusiastic, and results-oriented leadership style with a clear bias for action and fast delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and inspire engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
Startup Acumen: Experience working in startup environments, comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and high ownership.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts and strategic direction to both engineers and executives.
Commitment: A commitment to building secure and reliable systems.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Lead with Impact: Directly shape our core product and engineering culture, seeing immediate results from your leadership and code.
- Linux & Automation at Core: Work in an environment where your passion for Linux and automation drives everything we do.
- Fast-Paced Startup Culture: Thrive in a dynamic, high-ownership culture where your ideas are valued, quickly implemented, and directly impact our growth.
- Hands-On Contribution: Maintain a strong technical edge with significant opportunities for direct code contribution.
- Growth & Autonomy: Unlock substantial professional growth and autonomy in driving key technical decisions.
What’s in it for you?
- A focus on professional development
- Interesting and challenging projects
- Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide
- Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves
- Compensation for private medical insurance
- Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement
- Budget for education
- The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent
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