Canonical
Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro
Canonical, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro
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About Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Ubuntu Server Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings.
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 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
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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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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Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro
role at
Canonical
About Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Ubuntu Server Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings.
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 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
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
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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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