Engineering Manager, MAAS

The role entails Leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone (we organise engineering teams by Americas, EMEA etc) Talent development through coaching, mentoring, feedback and career planning Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders 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 Travelling 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) and a background in Computer Science Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university 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 Center infrastructure management and design What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values. We balance our 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 Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr