Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init

Canonical; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team focused on cloud-init, the standard for customizing cloud instances. This role offers the chance to shape the evolution of Ubuntu Server while collaborating with cloud providers and the open-source community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for software development and a proven track record in team leadership. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a remote-first culture with opportunities for global travel and professional growth.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Performance bonuses

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities to travel globally

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading software teams, including distributed teams.
• Strong technical communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers.
• Manage expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee quality of Ubuntu Server image family.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development

Agile Development

Technical Communication

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

GNU/Linux Distributions

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

STEM Degree

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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, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a remote-first culture involving teams in over 75 countries.

Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init, the standard for customizing cloud instances, supporting various distributions and platforms. This offers opportunities to collaborate with cloud providers, the open source community, and distribution vendors to enhance features and integrations.

You will own the product's evolution, working with many teams and partners to develop new features and improvements. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud-init, understands the open source ecosystem, and is attentive to the needs of large, innovative customers.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone passionate about building strong teams, open source software, and Ubuntu. Join Canonical to build a rewarding career with talented professionals in technology.

What you'll do

1. Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers
2. Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development
3. Work with Product Management to define vision and strategy
4. Manage expectations with engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
5. Promote modern, agile software development practices
6. Develop and evangelize engineering and organizational practices
7. Foster a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
8. Participate in leadership activities and collaborate with other leaders
9. Engage in engineering reviews of code and architecture
10. Collaborate with teams at Canonical, the open source community, and partners
11. Oversee quality of Ubuntu Server image family
12. Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features
13. Work remotely with global travel up to 6 weeks per year for events

Who you are

• You love developing people and have a proven track record
• You are passionate about software development
• You have 3+ years of experience leading and managing software teams, including distributed teams
• You focus on success and delivering high-quality software
• You have experience with agile development
• You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• You have strong technical communication skills in English
• You are familiar with modern GNU/Linux distributions, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• You have practical experience with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS

What we offer you

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
• Additional benefits reflecting our values and local needs
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues globally

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and have been a remote-first company since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and we consider all applications fairly.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development