Ubuntu Linux Software Engineering Manager

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform Ubuntu is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud data science AI engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led profitable and growing.

We are hiring a Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team that delivers the essential components of Ubuntu - our system startup compilers language runtimes and toolchains as well as networking and storage config and management. This is a fast-paced problem-solving highly technical role operating at the core of Linux server systems.

As an Engineering Manager on the Foundations team you will be at the heart of driving Ubuntu. Working at the  unique intersection of the open source ecosystem and enterprise technologists.

In this pivotal position you’ll lead and inspire your team of engineers to take Ubuntu to new heights. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of Linux and Ubuntu with a passion for exceptional leadership. You will be expected to lead challenge and develop strong engineers positively influence the culture facilitate technical delivery and drive your team on strategy and execution.

Location: Globally remote

The role entails

• Lead and grow a team of distributed engineers

• Demonstrate sound engineering principles through active and hands on leadership

• Be responsible for planning estimation and execution

• Work with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu

• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams

• Drive the advancement and adoption of the latest software development practices

• Design embrace and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices

• Grow a healthy collaborative engineering culture in line with company values

• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps

• Work from home while meeting in person for company sprints. Sprints are typically twice a year for 1-2 weeks.

What we are looking for in you

• You have worked extensively with Linux distributions and are experienced with packaging technologies (e.g. deb rpm other)

• You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers

• High quality software engineering knowledge in one or more of: Linux system architecture boot process Java/GCC/Python/Rust/Go toolchains ARM and/or RISC-V

• Engagement with open source communities and processes

What we offer colleagues

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 or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our 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 2000 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

• Priority Pass and 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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home 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.

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.

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