Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro 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 enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Canonical has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with many roles that are remote-first. Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution.

Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings. The software runs on every major Release of Ubuntu and is regularly updated on all of them. Your team will own continuous integration and verification across releases and a matrix of underlying platforms. You will own the product and influence its evolution, coordinating features, enhancements, and integrations with various platforms and partners. You should be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, mindful of open source ecosystem dynamics, 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 with Canonical, a growing international software company.

What you'll do

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 engineering and organizational practices

Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values

Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders

Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural review

Engage with Canonical teams, 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 delivering 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

You have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services

What we offer

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and 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 company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for joining the company. Canonical has been a remote-first company since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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