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Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server cloud init



Job description

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 IoT.

Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.

Canonical is a founder‑led, profitable, and growing company with more than 1,200 colleagues in over 75 countries.

Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux on 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 an opportunity to work with:

  • Cloud providers to add features/integration and improve efficiency.

  • The whole 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, influence its evolution, and interact with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements, and integration into various platforms.

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 great engineering and organizational practices
  • Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
  • Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization
  • Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review
  • 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 six 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 success and the 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
  • You have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services

What we offer you

  • 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
  • Priority Pass, and 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 on a daily basis.

We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004.

Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge 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.

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