Senior Design Manager (Infrastructure)

Canonical is a leading technology company that publishes Ubuntu, a foundation for open source software in AI, IoT, cloud and enterprise environments. We are a remote-first organization with a global team and a distributed collaboration model that values flexibility and impact.

We are hiring a senior design manager to lead open source software experiences for developers and cloud engineers. The Design function ensures the software and infrastructure we build delivers on our intent and provides the tools our community and customers need. The Design Manager enables this through leadership within and beyond our teams.

As a Senior Design Manager, you bring experience managing design teams and expertise in a deeply technical domain. You will coach designers creating tools for developers and cloud engineers, drive tangible outcomes, and elevate the quality of work. You will manage expectations and ensure deadlines are met against your roadmap. You will communicate clearly and listen actively to product and engineering stakeholders and your team to drive sustainable quality improvements and meaningful growth.

Leading the Infrastructure Design team, you will be responsible for products that help build cloud experiences and software distribution mechanisms, and you will help evolve the security of how software is packaged and delivered.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

What the role entails

• Reviewing the work of your design team for quality
• Working with individual designers to support their professional growth
• Continuously improving operational workflows, including production outsourcing and collaboration with Web Engineering
• Working with stakeholders, especially the Engineering organization, to clearly define and validate outcomes
• Evolving design systems and guidelines to drive consistent quality and improve efficiency
• Coordinating with the rest of design leadership to mature our collective practice
• Bringing your team and others together to share their work and strengthen culture
• Engaging the open source community to learn and make the value of our work legible

What we are looking for in you

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including location and experience. In addition to the benefits below, some roles are eligible for additional incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy emphasizes equity across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide benefits reflecting our values. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on work location.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we drive innovation across AI, IoT and cloud platforms. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires, striving for excellence in all we do.

Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working at Canonical offers a forward-looking experience that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously grow.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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