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Overview
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 cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. We are hiring an Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering who is passionate about open source software, Linux, and cloud computing. This is a globally remote role unless specified otherwise. Responsibilities
Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers
Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback, and support career development
Manage and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and training
Support timely delivery of bug fixes, patches, and other technical solutions across Ubuntu, OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, Juju, and MAAS
Demonstrate Canonical values in customer interactions
Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
Advocate and advance modern software development practices
Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
Collaborate with other teams in the organization
Work from home with global travel up to 10% for internal and external events What we are looking for
Professional software delivery experience using C, C+, Go, Python, or similar
Knowledgeable and passionate about software development
Leadership experience in organizing and prioritizing complex problem resolution and bug fixes
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Experience with debugging tools such as gdb, crash, or similar
Strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
Experience with Linux, with a preference for Ubuntu
Experience with Open Source and Open Source business models
People management experience in a support organization is a plus What we offer
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. Compensation includes base pay and an annual performance-driven bonus or commission, plus additional benefits reflecting 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
Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and recruit on a global basis, upholding high standards for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously learn new skills.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
About the Company
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
We're also the publishers of Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000+ contributors.
Ubuntu means 'humanity to others'. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation.
Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny...
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