Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems, with Ubuntu widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team of 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.
Location: Engineering management positions open in every time zone.
Seniority level
Mid–Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Domain

Python & 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

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 high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your 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
Advanced expertise in your domain
Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
Solid experience working in an agile development environment
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 offer colleagues

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 ProgrammeOpportunity 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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