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 cloud, data science, ai, engineering, and iot. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders. We are a globally distributed company with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person at locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.
ubuntu server is the world\'s most popular linux distribution on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for software that manages access to all professional ubuntu offerings. This software runs on every major release of ubuntu and is regularly updated across releases. Your team owns ci and verification across releases and a matrix of underlying platforms. You will fully own the product, influencing its evolution and coordinating with many teams and partners to implement new features, enhancements, and integrations across platforms. The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of ubuntu, the open source ecosystem, and the needs of large, innovative customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who cares about strong teams, open source software, and ubuntu. Build a rewarding, meaningful career with canonical, a growing international software company.
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 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 delivery of timely, high-quality software
* you have experience working in an agile development environment
* you have a bachelor\'s or equivalent in computer science, stem or similar degree
* you have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in english
* you have experience with a modern gnu/linux distribution; debian or ubuntu preferred
* you have practical experience with at least one of microsoft azure, google cloud, or amazon web services
what we offer
we consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values. We balance programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
* 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, we support ai, iot, and the cloud and recruit on a global basis. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. We expect excellence and challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game.
canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background is valued and all applications will be given fair consideration.
seniority level
* mid-senior level
employment type
* full-time
job function
* engineering and information technology
industries
* software development
we are an equal opportunity employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at canonical.
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