Overview
Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro at Canonical. The role leads the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings. This software runs on every major Release of Ubuntu and is regularly updated on all of them. The team owns continuous integration and verification across releases as well as a matrix of underlying platforms. You will be fully owning the product, influence its evolution, and interact with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements and integration into various platforms. The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the open source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers.
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 itYou are knowledgeable and passionate about software developmentYou 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 softwareYou have experience working in an agile development environmentYou have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeYou have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in EnglishYou have experience with a modern GNU / Linux distribution; Debian or Ubuntu preferredYou have practical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web ServicesWhat we offer you
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence — in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
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