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Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

This role involves leading and managing a global engineering team to develop and enhance cloud-init, an open source project for customizing cloud instances, while collaborating with various stakeholders and fostering a strong, innovative engineering culture at Canonical.

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 cloud-init team
  • Coordinate with other teams, stakeholders, and the open source community to plan and deliver features
  • Oversee the quality and release of Ubuntu Server images and features
  • Participate in engineering processes such as code and architectural reviews
  • Engage with external partners and community to improve cloud-init
  • Manage expectations with internal teams and external partners

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 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 based on 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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