Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server

OverviewCanonical 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 initiatives. Canonical has a global, remote-first culture with teams in 75+ countries. Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings. The team owns continuous integration and verification across releases and a matrix of underlying platforms. You will have the opportunity to influence the product, coordinate with multiple teams and partners, and drive features, enhancements, and integrations across platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about strong teams, open source software and Ubuntu. Build a rewarding career at Canonical, a growing international software company. ResponsibilitiesBuild 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 Who you areYou 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 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services What we offer youDistributed 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 CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and support the AI, IoT, and cloud ecosystem. We recruit on a global basis and maintain remote-first operations. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. We expect excellence and aim to be the best at what we do. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and ensure fair consideration for all qualified applicants. Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment typeFull-time Job functionEngineering and Information Technology IndustriesSoftware Development #J-18808-Ljbffr