Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init - Remote

Overview

In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init - the standard for customizing cloud instances - to the world, while being fully responsible for the product's evolution and interacting with various teams and partners.

In Short

• 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 engineering teams and stakeholders
• Advocate for 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 and the open source community
• Oversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image family
• Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features

Requirements

• Strong track record in developing and growing people
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• 3+ years of experience in leading and managing software developers
• Experience in an agile development environment
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science or similar
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English
• Experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with 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 meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events