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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 such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times yearly in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring an
Engineering Manager
for our BootStack team, which designs, builds, and operates modern distributed systems on private infrastructure, including Kubernetes and OpenStack. This role is ideal for a technologist passionate about Linux and Cloud technologies, eager to build a career with Canonical and drive success for users of Ubuntu and open source products. If you enjoy open source development and technology, you'll work with some of the best in the industry. Location:
This is a globally remote role. Role Responsibilities: Manage and grow an engineering team to optimize quality and velocity of development and operations Identify and monitor team health indicators Implement disciplined engineering and operational processes Represent the BootStack team with stakeholders, customers, and external teams Ensure focus on priorities, milestones, and deliverables Meet service level agreements for global customer deployments Deliver high-quality managed services consistently and timely Candidate Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technology field Proven experience in software delivery (Python, Go, C, C++, Java, or similar) and/or managing operations teams Experience with OpenStack Strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code Linux system administration experience, Ubuntu/Debian preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with agile methodologies Experience managing distributed teams Technical understanding of complex distributed systems Knowledge of cloud topologies and technologies Willingness to travel up to 20% for team and customer meetings Benefits: Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget Annual compensation review and performance bonuses Additional benefits aligned with company values Flexible holiday and parental leave policies Access to wellness programs and assistance Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues in person About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first work culture. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel. Equal Opportunity Employer: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of background or experience. #LI-remote
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Engineering Manager
for our BootStack team, which designs, builds, and operates modern distributed systems on private infrastructure, including Kubernetes and OpenStack. This role is ideal for a technologist passionate about Linux and Cloud technologies, eager to build a career with Canonical and drive success for users of Ubuntu and open source products. If you enjoy open source development and technology, you'll work with some of the best in the industry. Location:
This is a globally remote role. Role Responsibilities: Manage and grow an engineering team to optimize quality and velocity of development and operations Identify and monitor team health indicators Implement disciplined engineering and operational processes Represent the BootStack team with stakeholders, customers, and external teams Ensure focus on priorities, milestones, and deliverables Meet service level agreements for global customer deployments Deliver high-quality managed services consistently and timely Candidate Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technology field Proven experience in software delivery (Python, Go, C, C++, Java, or similar) and/or managing operations teams Experience with OpenStack Strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code Linux system administration experience, Ubuntu/Debian preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with agile methodologies Experience managing distributed teams Technical understanding of complex distributed systems Knowledge of cloud topologies and technologies Willingness to travel up to 20% for team and customer meetings Benefits: Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget Annual compensation review and performance bonuses Additional benefits aligned with company values Flexible holiday and parental leave policies Access to wellness programs and assistance Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues in person About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first work culture. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel. Equal Opportunity Employer: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of background or experience. #LI-remote
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