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Lead the engineering team that delivers the essential components of Ubuntu - our system startup, compilers, language runtimes and toolchains, as well as networking and storage config and management. This is a fast-paced, problem-solving, highly technical role operating at the core of Linux server systems.
As an Engineering Manager on the Foundations team, you will be at the heart of driving Ubuntu. Working at the unique intersection of the open source ecosystem, and enterprise technologists.
In this pivotal position, you'll lead and inspire your team of engineers, to take Ubuntu to new heights. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of Linux and Ubuntu with a passion for exceptional leadership. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery and drive your team on strategy and execution.
What you'll do
Lead and grow a team of distributed engineers
Demonstrate sound engineering principles through active and hands on leadership
Be responsible for planning, estimation and execution
Work with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams
Drive the advancement and adoption of the latest software development practices
Design, embrace and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
Work from home while meeting in person for company sprints. Sprints are typically twice a year for 1-2 weeks.
Valued skills and experience
You have worked extensively with Linux distributions, and are experienced with packaging technologies (e.g. deb, rpm, other)
You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
High quality software engineering knowledge in one or more of: Linux system architecture, boot process, Java/GCC/Python/Rust/Go toolchains, ARM and/or RISC-V
Engagement with open source communities and processes
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
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 from your team and others
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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