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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. With more than 1,200 colleagues in more than 80 countries, Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing, and embraces a fully distributed collaboration model with minimal office‑based roles.
We are hiring an Engineering Manager to expand the MAAS (Metal as a Service) team. MAAS delivers a cloud‑style on‑demand API for physical server provisioning, network configuration and storage, enabling Ubuntu to run on bare‑metal infrastructure. The position requires experience in high‑quality software development, high‑performance team leadership, and deep familiarity with Linux on physical servers, Linux storage and data centre networking.
Location: This is a work‑from‑anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas.
The role entails

Leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone (Americas or EMEA)
Talent development through coaching, mentoring, feedback and career planning
Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management and external stakeholders
Advocating for and advancing modern software development practices
Participating in the engineering process through code and architectural review
Engaging with broader teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners
Traveling to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per year

What we are looking for in you

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field
Exceptional academic track record in high school and university
Proven experience delivering software using Python, Golang or similar languages
Experience with Linux system administration (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
Familiarity with modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and Kubernetes
Technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
Experience with agile software development methodologies
Ability to mentor, develop and support team members
Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Nice‑to‑have skills

Typescript using modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte or Vue
Data Centre infrastructure management and design

What we offer colleagues

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
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

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.
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