Overview
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the general enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is a global, 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. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init—the standard for customizing cloud instances—to the world.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and ideals. 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
- 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 are central to the AI, IoT and cloud landscape. We recruit on a global basis and uphold high standards for new hires. Canonical has been remote-first since its 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.
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.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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