Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Canonical; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Community Engineer to enhance community engagement and support open source initiatives. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams, creating content, and representing Ubuntu at events. Ideal candidates are passionate about technology and have experience in open source projects.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual learning budget

Remote work with biannual in-person team sprints

Recognition rewards

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and collaboration.
• Experience with developer tools and open source projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality content promoting community initiatives.
• Engage with the Ubuntu community via various platforms.
• Support Canonical teams' engagement in the open source ecosystem.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Job description

Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Join to apply for the Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels) role at Canonical.

Our ambition is to set a standard of excellence in serving the open source ecosystem. This is your chance to be part of that as a Community Engineer at Canonical.

We are building community management at scale with multiple positions available at different seniority levels.

All applications are handled through this single entry point.

The role of a Community Engineer

The Community team at Canonical enables community leaders and participants to get things done by coordinating with Canonical teams and ensuring efficient community processes. We facilitate community work to help energetic contributors bring their vision of open source into reality, aligning with Canonical's goals. You will design, execute, and scale initiatives that foster a thriving community.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about open source software, Linux, and sustainable community building. You will support community initiatives with your technical and organizational skills, work closely with developers, and help create new technical projects that enhance the community experience. You will lead multidisciplinary programs from conception to launch, collaborating with Developer Relations, technical authors, product managers, marketing, engineering teams, and external partners.

You will engage with volunteer developers, address their concerns, and support their success and sustainability of projects. You will also provide content and technical support to keep the community engaged and informed through blogs, social media, and events. Representing Ubuntu and Canonical at conferences and expos will be part of your role.

Location: These are fully remote roles, open worldwide.

What your day will look like

• Create high-quality content promoting community initiatives
• Collaborate on solutions to community problems
• Work remotely with occasional travel (2-4 weeks/year) for events
• Nurture community contributions to Ubuntu
• Engage with the Ubuntu community via Discourse, Matrix, social media, and conferences
• Represent Ubuntu at speaking engagements
• Support Canonical teams' engagement in the open source ecosystem

What we are looking for in you

• Passion for technology and collaboration with talented people
• Curious, adaptable, articulate, and responsible
• Valuing soft skills: passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated
• Experience with developer tools and open source projects
• Public record of accomplishments (talks, blogs, GitHub, X)
• Interest/experience in Ubuntu Linux, DevOps, software development, testing, QA, package management, containers
• Ability to work independently and own objectives
• Flexible with time and eager to work with new technology in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with open source communities and volunteer workflows
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with program management experience

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

• Community management experience
• Developer advocacy experience
• Software development background
• Contributions to the Ubuntu community
• Open source project contributions

What we offer

We offer a competitive, performance-based compensation package, including annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits tailored to local needs. Our benefits include:

• Remote work with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning budget
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical leads in open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working from home has been our norm since 2004. Join us to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and make an impact.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair treatment for all applicants.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development