Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server Distribution

Company:

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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Role:

Job Description

In this role you will manage a globally distributed team that delivers the Ubuntu Server Distribution providing the latest free software components in a user-friendly and reliable form. You will develop talent through coaching and mentoring while collaborating with Product Management to shape the vision of Ubuntu. The position involves setting expectations with engineering teams and advocating modern agile development practices. You will also participate actively in leadership team discussions and ensure high-quality outputs in the Ubuntu Server image family. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people and software with a track record in leading diverse teams. With a focus on success and timely delivery of high-quality software you should possess experience in agile environments and have knowledge of modern GNU/Linux distributions preferably Debian or Ubuntu. Additionally practical experience with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure Google Cloud or Amazon Web Services is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to work at Canonical a leading tech firm in the open source ecosystem.