Canonical
Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro
Canonical, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro
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 cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and engineering innovation projects. With a growth‑driven, founder‑led culture, Canonical employs over 1200 people across 75+ countries and thrives on distributed collaboration.
In this role, you will manage the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings. This software runs on every major Ubuntu release and is continuously updated across releases, requiring rigorous continuous integration and verification across a matrix of underlying platforms.
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 evangelise great engineering and organisational 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 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 timely delivery of high‑quality software.
You have experience working in an agile development environment.
You have a bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or a related field.
You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English.
You have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
You have practical experience with at least one major cloud platform (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 company that publishes Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud—we are changing the world on a daily basis. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer that fosters a workplace free from discrimination and encourages a diversity of experience, perspective and background.
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In this role, you will manage the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings. This software runs on every major Ubuntu release and is continuously updated across releases, requiring rigorous continuous integration and verification across a matrix of underlying platforms.
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 evangelise great engineering and organisational 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 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 timely delivery of high‑quality software.
You have experience working in an agile development environment.
You have a bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or a related field.
You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English.
You have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
You have practical experience with at least one major cloud platform (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 company that publishes Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud—we are changing the world on a daily basis. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer that fosters a workplace free from discrimination and encourages a diversity of experience, perspective and background.
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