Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. 3650+ customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting 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 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. Driving early system configuration is broader than just Ubuntu on a server. Cloud‑init supports various distributions and underlying platforms, giving you the chance to work with cloud providers, the cloud‑init community, and distributions to update their builds and coordinate needs. You will fully own the product, influencing its evolution and coordinating new features, enhancements and integrations with many teams and partners. The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of cloud‑init, mindful of the open‑source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers. 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 company values Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation 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 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 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 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 publisher of 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 set a high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004, and working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr