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Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

Lead and manage a global engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining cloud-init, an open source tool for customizing cloud instances, while collaborating with open source communities, cloud providers, and internal teams to drive product evolution and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a globally distributed engineering team
  • Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development
  • Define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and the team in collaboration with Product Management
  • Manage expectations with engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
  • Promote and implement modern, agile software development practices
  • Foster a collaborative and high-quality engineering culture
  • Participate in engineering processes such as code and architectural reviews
  • Oversee the quality and delivery of Ubuntu Server features
  • Engage with the open source community, partners, and internal teams

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers
  • Experience managing distributed teams is a plus
  • Experience working in an agile development environment
  • Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or a similar field
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English
  • Experience with a modern GNU Linux distribution, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred
  • Practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
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

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