Senior Engineering Manager- Ubuntu

Overview

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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 such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is a founder-led, profitable and growing organization with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. The role is globally remote.

The Engineering Manager will lead the engineering team that delivers essential Ubuntu components (system startup, compilers, language runtimes and toolchains, plus networking and storage config and management). This is a fast-paced, highly technical role operating at the core of Linux server systems. You will lead and inspire a team of engineers, influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and drive strategy and execution.

Location : Globally remote

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of distributed engineers
• Demonstrate sound engineering principles through active and hands-on leadership
• 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 adoption of the latest software development practices
• Design, embrace and evangelize strong engineering and organizational practices
• Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
• Engage with other Canonical teams to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
• Work from home with in-person sprints twice a year for 1-2 weeks

What we are looking for

What we offer

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. As the company behind Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and a platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and set high standards. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Equal opportunity Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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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