Senior Engineering Manager- Ubuntu

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team that delivers the essential components of Ubuntu – our system startup, compilers, language runtimes and toolchains, as well as networking and storage config and management. This is a fast‑paced, problem‑solving, highly technical role operating at the core of Linux server systems. As an Engineering Manager on the Foundations team, you will be at the heart of driving Ubuntu, working at the unique intersection of the open source ecosystem and enterprise technologists. In this pivotal position, you’ll lead and inspire your team of engineers, take Ubuntu to new heights and positively influence team culture, technical delivery, strategy and execution.

Location

Globally remote

The role entails

• Lead and grow a team of distributed engineers
• Demonstrate sound engineering principles through active and hands‑on leadership
• Be responsible for planning, estimation and execution
• Work with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leadership teams
• Drive the advancement and adoption of the latest software development practices
• Design, embrace and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
• Work from home while meeting in person for company sprints – typically twice a year for 1‑2 weeks

What we are looking for in you

What we offer colleagues

About 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 transforming the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. 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.

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