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Canonical .Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We have 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. This is a general track for first-level engineering management positions at Canonical. We aim to transform enterprise compute with open source by delivering reliable, secure software; our engineers are selected for brilliance and motivation to advance open source. Engineering managers help teams achieve more than they realised they could, and feel proud of the result.A typical first-level software engineering team is based in a single time zone with an Engineering Manager and a Senior Engineer dedicated to a single product, working together to shape the roadmap, technical strategy, code, documentation, and community engagement. They are capable of coding and are leaders who assign work, manage delivery, and pursue management training to align with Canonical’s team behaviours, habits, routines, norms, and standards.An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance, developing engineering talent, representing the team and product technically, and driving collaboration with other teams and customers.We have open manager roles across a wide range of engineering domains, including:

Python and Golang

C / C++ / Rust

Data infrastructure

HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Typescript / React

Flutter

Distro packaging and systems

SAAS and web microservices

Kernel

Servers

Graphics, Browser and Desktop

Silicon enablement and embedded devices

Product Security

Location: we have engineering management positions open in every time zone.

What you''ll do

Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior

Work remotely in a single major time zone, sometimes two

Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback

Identify and measure team health indicators

Implement disciplined engineering processes

Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers

Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices

Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects

Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we''re looking for in you

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path

Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

A love of developing and growing people and a track record of it

Experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers

Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high-quality results

Well-organised, self-starting, and able to deliver to schedule

Professional manner of interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community

You have advanced expertise in your domain

You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development

You have solid experience working in an agile development environment

You have a demonstrated drive for continual learning

Builds trust, relationships, and confidence

Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Additional Skills We Value

Experience in a developer advocacy or community role

Ops and system administration experience

Performance engineering and security experience

What we offerWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus and additional benefits that reflect our values. We balance programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

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

Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and expect excellence. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.

Seniorities and Employment

Senior level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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