Overview
engineering manager, ubuntu server - ubuntu pro at canonical. Build and lead the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional ubuntu offerings. This software runs on every major release of ubuntu and is regularly updated across releases. You will own continuous integration and verification across releases and a matrix of underlying platforms, and will influence its evolution while coordinating with many teams and partners.
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 reviews
* 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 more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect 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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for ai, iot and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. We recruit on a global basis and set a 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.
seniority level
* mid-senior level
employment type
* full-time
job function
* engineering and information technology
industries
* software development
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