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, feedback and hands-on career development
• Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your team
• Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
• 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
• Work from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English
• Experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Practical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• 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