Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. The company is known for its platform, Ubuntu, which is widely used in initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 80 countries, working primarily in remote roles and engaging in face-to-face meetings two to four times yearly in various locations around the world.
We are expanding the MAAS (Metal as a Service) team and hiring an Engineering Manager. The mission of MAAS is to provide an optimal solution for building and running private bare-metal infrastructure by offering a cloud-style on-demand API for physical server provisioning, network configuration, and storage. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a distributed team of engineers, focusing on talent development, managing expectations, advocating modern software development practices, participating in code and architectural reviews, and collaborating with various teams across Canonical. You are expected to possess a solid technical background and strong leadership skills to help your team grow, deliver outstanding work, and contribute positively to company culture.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions:
- Full-time
- Work-from-anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas
- Travel required: 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external global events
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a distributed team of engineers
- Mentor and develop team members
- Manage cross-team and stakeholder expectations
- Promote and advance modern software development practices
- Engage with the open source community and partners
- Participate in engineering processes and reviews
Qualifications:
- Exceptional academic track record and undergraduate degree in a technical subject
- Proven leadership skills and commitment to skills development
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Proficiency in professional written and spoken English
- Strong programming skills in Python and Go; familiarity with TypeScript and modern web frameworks is a plus
- Self-motivated, result-oriented, and effective in a multicultural environment
Language Requirements:
- Professional written and spoken English
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and performance-driven bonuses
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards
- Generous holiday leave and parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for travel and collaboration at global events
Canonical embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
