Overview Join to apply for the Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init 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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world\'s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company operates globally with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. Ubuntu Server is the world\'s most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init — the standard for customizing cloud instances — to the world. Cloud-init supports various distributions and underlying platforms, providing opportunities to work with: Cloud providers to add features/integration and improve efficiency. The cloud-init community from individual users and developers to major contributing companies. Distributions to update their builds and coordinate their needs. You will fully own the product, influencing its evolution and coordinating new features, enhancements, and integration into various platforms with many teams and partners. The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of cloud-init, mindful of the dynamics of the open source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who values strong teams, open source software, and Ubuntu. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with talented people at Canonical, a growing international software company. Responsibilities Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your team Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices Develop and evangelize strong engineering and organizational practices Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community, and commercial partners Oversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image family Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features Work from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events Who you are You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development You have 3+ years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers; experience managing distributed teams is a plus You are focused on delivery of timely, high-quality software You have experience working in an agile development environment You have a Bachelor\'s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English You have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution; Debian or Ubuntu preferred Practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services What we offer We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and contribute to a balance of programs to meet local needs globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual leave and maternity/paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we enable AI, IoT, and cloud initiatives worldwide. We recruit on a global basis and uphold high standards for joining the company. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. We will give every applicant fair consideration. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Software Development Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical. Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in San Francisco, CA.

#J-18808-Ljbffr