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Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro

Canonical
Posted April 14, 2025

Full Time

Job Description

The role involves managing a globally distributed team responsible for the software that manages access to Ubuntu offerings, focusing on continuous integration and verification across releases. The successful candidate will lead engineering efforts, collaborate with various teams, and advocate for modern software development practices within the open source ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers
  • Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on career development
  • Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu
  • Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams and stakeholders
  • Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
  • Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture
  • Participate in strong engineering processes 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 experience with a modern GNU Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
  • You have practical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services.

Benefits

  • Compensation/salary range based on geographical location, experience, and performance
  • Performance-driven annual bonus
  • 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
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

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