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Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server Distribution

Canonical
Posted April 14, 2025

Full Time

Job Description

The role involves managing a globally distributed team of engineers to deliver the Ubuntu Server Distribution, focusing on talent development, agile software practices, and collaboration with various stakeholders in the open source ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers
  • Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
  • Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your team
  • Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
  • Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
  • Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
  • Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
  • Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review
  • Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners
  • Oversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image family
  • Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features

Requirements

  • You have 3 years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers.
  • You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.
  • You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English.
  • You have experience working in an agile development environment.
  • You have practical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services.
  • You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development.

Benefits

  • Compensation/salary range
  • Work schedule
  • Work environment perks
  • 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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