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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve customers that include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors.
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As a pioneering company of global distributed collaboration, we have over 1100 colleagues in more than 75 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Teams meet in person two to four times a year in various locations around the world for strategic alignment and execution. Founded and led by a visionary leadership team, we are both profitable and growing.
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for delivering the essential components of Ubuntu, including system startup, compilers, language runtimes, toolchains, networking, and storage configuration and management. This fast-paced, highly technical role operates at the core of Linux server systems.
In this pivotal position, you will lead and inspire a team of engineers to elevate Ubuntu. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and growing a distributed team of engineers
- Demonstrating sound engineering principles through active and hands-on leadership
- Planning, estimating, and executing projects
- Collaborating with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu
- Engaging with cross-functional leadership teams
- Promoting the adoption of the latest software development practices
- Fostering a healthy and collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
- Ensuring alignment on product architecture and roadmaps across teams at Canonical
What We Are Looking For:
- Extensive experience with Linux distributions and packaging technologies (e.g., deb, rpm, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience managing or leading a software engineering team
- High-quality software engineering knowledge in one or more areas: 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:
- Competitive compensation tailored to geographical location, experience, and performance
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Additional benefits aligned with our values and ideals
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to travel globally to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the software landscape. We hire globally and maintain high standards for our team members, seeking excellence in all we do. Our work environment has offered remote work since our inception in 2004, allowing for a flexible and forward-thinking career. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination. All applications will be considered fairly, regardless of identity.
