Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server

OverviewEngineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init at CanonicalCanonical 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.We are a remote-first company with ****+ colleagues in 75+ countries.Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution.Canonical 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 to the world, the standard for customizing cloud instances.Cloud-init supports various distributions and underlying platforms, offering opportunities to work with cloud providers, the cloud-init community, and distributions to update their builds and serve user needs.You will own the product, influence its evolution, and collaborate with many teams and partners to coordinate new features and integrations.You should be passionate about the future of cloud-init, open source dynamics, and the needs of large, innovative customers.This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who values strong teams, open source software and Ubuntu.You will build a rewarding career working with talented people at Canonical.What you'll do and who you are are described in the sections below.What you'll doBuild and lead a globally distributed team of engineersDevelop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career developmentWork with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your teamEffectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholdersAdvocate and advance modern, agile software development practicesDevelop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practicesGrow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company valuesBe an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organizationParticipate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviewEngage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partnersOversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image familyPlan and deliver Ubuntu Server featuresWork from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external eventsWho you areYou love developing and growing people and have a strong track recordYou are knowledgeable and passionate about software developmentYou have 3+ years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers; experience managing distributed teams is a plusYou are focused on delivering timely, high-quality softwareYou have experience working in an agile development environmentYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeYou have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in EnglishYou have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution; Debian or Ubuntu preferredYou have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web ServicesWhat we offerDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesTravel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source.We publish Ubuntu and support AI, IoT and cloud initiatives.Canonical has been remote-first since ****.We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new hires.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.Experts contribute insights directly into each article, with AI assistance.Note: This job posting reflects current responsibilities and requirements for the Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init role and does not imply any guarantee of employment.#J-*****-Ljbffr