Canonical
Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init
Canonical, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person 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. Responsibilities
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 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 aligned with company values Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews 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 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; distributed teams 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 Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus and additional benefits that reflect our values. We balance programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. 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. We publish Ubuntu, a major open source project powering AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for all employees. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously develop skills. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background create a better work environment and better products. We will give every applicant fair consideration. We update this description periodically; details such as location and compensation are subject to change.
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person 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. Responsibilities
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 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 aligned with company values Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews 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 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; distributed teams 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 Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus and additional benefits that reflect our values. We balance programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. 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. We publish Ubuntu, a major open source project powering AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for all employees. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously develop skills. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background create a better work environment and better products. We will give every applicant fair consideration. We update this description periodically; details such as location and compensation are subject to change.
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