Canonical
Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init
Canonical, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
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Canonical . 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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Canonical has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and a mostly remote work model with few in-office roles. Teams meet in person 2 to 4 times per year to align on strategy and execution. Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init — the standard for customizing cloud instances — to the world. You will own the product, influence its evolution, and collaborate with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements and integration into various platforms. The role offers the opportunity to work with cloud providers, the cloud-init community, and distributions to update builds and coordinate their needs. You will be responsible for driving the future of cloud-init and ensuring alignment with open source ecosystem dynamics and customer needs. 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 Participate in strong engineering processes 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 You have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting 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 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the open source movement. We publish Ubuntu and are a remote-first company since 2004. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new joiners. We expect excellence and encourage continuous learning and growth. Equal opportunity statement:
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we consider applicants regardless of identity. We will provide fair consideration for every application. Additional information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development
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Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init
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Canonical . 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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Canonical has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and a mostly remote work model with few in-office roles. Teams meet in person 2 to 4 times per year to align on strategy and execution. Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init — the standard for customizing cloud instances — to the world. You will own the product, influence its evolution, and collaborate with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements and integration into various platforms. The role offers the opportunity to work with cloud providers, the cloud-init community, and distributions to update builds and coordinate their needs. You will be responsible for driving the future of cloud-init and ensuring alignment with open source ecosystem dynamics and customer needs. 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 Participate in strong engineering processes 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 You have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting 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 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the open source movement. We publish Ubuntu and are a remote-first company since 2004. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new joiners. We expect excellence and encourage continuous learning and growth. Equal opportunity statement:
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we consider applicants regardless of identity. We will provide fair consideration for every application. Additional information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development
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