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Senior Engineering Manager - Ubuntu - Remote

Posted 4 weeks ago
Software Development
Full Time
Worldwide

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

In Short

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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

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
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Canonical is a pioneering technology firm leading the global shift towards open source solutions. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open source project that serves as a platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, Canonical is dedicated to transforming the technological landscape. The company has maintained a remote-first approach since its founding in 2004, emphasizing a high standard of excellence in its workforce. Canonical values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace, ensuring that a variety of experiences and perspectives contribute to a better work environment and superior products.

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