About the Job:
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. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, and primarily remote work environments.
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We are hiring an Engineering Manager to drive the future of collaborative open-source development tooling as part of the Launchpad team. This role is an opportunity for a motivated engineering manager with a passion for open-source software, Linux, and web services to join our distributed team. Launchpad is a robust platform for managing open-source development projects, providing essential infrastructure for major projects like Ubuntu. As an Engineering Manager at Canonical, your primary responsibility is to support your team by ensuring their growth as engineers and their satisfaction in their roles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow and lead a team of engineers in your region.
- Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development.
- Apply sound engineering principles and directly contribute toward your team's goals.
- Create and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders.
- Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team and community.
- Lead the ongoing development of Launchpad.
- Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices.
- Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values.
- Engage actively with the broader leadership team.
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote role based in the EMEA region.
- International travel is required up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience leading a distributed team to deliver features and manage production services at scale.
- A passion for mentoring and developing people, with a strong track record.
- Knowledgeable and passionate about technology.
- Experience delivering high-quality software and designing complex distributed systems.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid experience working in an agile development environment.
Language Requirements: Not explicitly stated.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation, reviewed annually.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Additional benefits reflective of our values.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunity to travel for team sprints and events.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit worldwide and set a high standard for our employees. We believe in a diverse workspace free from discrimination and are committed to fair consideration for all applicants.
