Engineering Manager, MAAS

Canonical; Raleigh (NC); Remote; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an Engineering Manager for its MAAS team to lead distributed software development efforts. The role involves mentoring engineers and advocating modern practices while requiring strong experience in Python and Linux system administration. The compensation is based on location and performance, with a personal learning budget. This full-time position allows for significant remote work and offers a collaborative environment emphasizing diversity in perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a background in Computer Science.
• Proven experience delivering software using Python, Golang, or similar languages.
• Experience with Linux system administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone.
• Advocate modern software development practices.
• Participate in code and architectural reviews.

Skills

Software delivery using Python or Golang

Linux system administration

Agile software development methodologies

Mentoring and development of team members

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)

Containers (Docker, K8S)

Web frameworks (React, Angular, Svelte, Vue)

Job description

Overview

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. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at interesting locations around the world. We are founder‑led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager for our MAAS (Metal as a Service) team. Our MAAS platform provides a cloud‑style API for provisioning, configuring and managing private bare‑metal infrastructure. The role will lead high‑quality software development and high‑performance teams with deep familiarity with Linux on physical servers, storage and data‑center networking.

Location

Location: This is a work‑from‑anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas.

Role entails

• Leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
• Talent development through coaching, mentoring, feedback and career planning
• Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocating and advancing modern software development practices
• Participating in the engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engaging with broader teams at Canonical, the open‑source community and partners
• Traveling to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per year

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a background in Computer Science
• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
• Proven experience delivering software using Python, Golang, or similar languages
• Experience with Linux system administration (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Familiarity with modern Linux cloud‑computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and K8S
• Technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Experience with agile software development methodologies
• Ability to mentor, develop, and support team members
• Result‑oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Nice–to‑have skills

• Experience with Typescript and modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte or Vue
• Data center infrastructure management and design

What we offer

We consider geographical location, experience and performance when shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus or commission. We provide team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and ideals.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints (we have been working remotely since 2004)
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu—the most widely used open‑source operating system—we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally and hold a high standard for people joining the company, expecting excellence and encouraging diverse perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development