Head of Engineering - Linux Platform & Automation

2 Months ago • All levels
Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

CloudLinux is a global, remote-first company seeking a hands-on Head of Engineering to lead a team of approximately 15 engineers within the Endless Lifecycle Support product. This role involves direct code contribution in Python or full-stack development, driving architectural excellence, and scaling solutions. The Head of Engineering will be responsible for translating product vision into robust, scalable, and automated solutions, ensuring high standards of code quality, system reliability, and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include leading the technical unit, championing Linux-first development and automation, acting as a player-coach, collaborating with product management and leadership, and fostering team growth.
Must Have:
  • Lead a team of ~15 engineers
  • Direct code contribution in Python/full-stack
  • Champion Linux-first development
  • Drive architectural strategy
  • Ensure code quality and reliability
  • Player-coach approach
  • Collaborate with product management
  • Recruit and mentor engineers

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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!

Check out our website for more information: https://cloudlinux.com/ 

We're seeking a hands-on Head of Engineering to lead a critical unit within the Endless Lifecycle Support product, consisting 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.

You can find more information about the product at the following link: https://tuxcare.com/endless-lifecycle-support

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.

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