Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init

Canonical; Waterloo; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a globally distributed team focused on cloud-init for Ubuntu Server. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence product evolution and collaborate with diverse teams and partners in the open-source community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development, agile methodologies, and a passion for mentoring talent. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and inclusivity, and contribute to shaping the future of cloud technology while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Personal development budget

Annual reviews

Recognition rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring software developers.
• Strong knowledge of software development and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a globally distributed engineering team.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define vision and strategy.
• Oversee quality of Ubuntu Server image family.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Agile Development

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

AWS

GNU/Linux distributions

Job description

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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. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries and minimal office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in various interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux distribution on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init, the standard for customizing cloud instances, to the world.

Cloud-init's scope extends beyond Ubuntu on servers, supporting various distributions and platforms, offering opportunities to collaborate with:

• Cloud providers to add features, improve integration, and enhance efficiency.
• The open source cloud-init community, from individual users to major companies.
• Distributions to update builds and coordinate needs.

You will have full ownership of the product, influencing its evolution and coordinating with teams and partners to develop new features and integrations.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about cloud-init, understand the open source ecosystem, and be aware of the needs of large, innovative customers.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for those passionate about building strong teams, open source software, and Ubuntu. Join Canonical to build a rewarding career with some of the brightest minds in technology.

What you'll do

• Build and lead a globally distributed engineering team
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Collaborate with Product Management to define vision and strategy
• Manage expectations with engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
• Promote modern, agile development practices
• Implement and advocate for excellent engineering and organizational practices
• Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture
• Participate in leadership and collaborate across the organization
• Engage in code and architectural reviews
• Work with teams at Canonical, the open source community, and partners
• Oversee quality of Ubuntu Server image family
• Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features
• Work remotely with up to 6 weeks of global travel annually

Who you are

• Passionate about developing and growing people, with a proven track record
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about software development
• 3+ years of experience leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers; experience with distributed teams is a plus
• Focused on success and delivering high-quality software on time
• Experienced in agile development environments
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with modern GNU/Linux distributions, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• Practical experience with at least one cloud platform: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS

We offer a competitive, performance-driven compensation package, including benefits like a personal development budget, annual reviews, recognition rewards, and flexible work arrangements. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment.