Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro

Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro

Canonical 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.

Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux - on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage 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 on all of them.

You'll be fully owning the product, allowing you to influence its evolution and interact with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements, and integration into various platforms. The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the open source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers.

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 organization
• 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 are

What we offer you

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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