PRINCIPAL, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Engineering Manager, MAAS - Canonical
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for global enterprises and technology markets. The company’s flagship product, Ubuntu, powers cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives.

Engineering Manager, MAAS - Responsible for leading the MAAS (Metal as a Service) team, driving innovation in data center technology, and overseeing software delivery from hardware detection to web interface.

Location: This is a work‑from‑anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas.

Lead a distributed team of engineers across time zones (Americas, EMEA, etc.)

Talent development: coach, mentor, provide feedback, and support career planning

Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders

Advocate for and advance modern software development practices

Participate in engineering process through code and architectural review

Engage with broader Canonical teams, the open source community, and partners

Travel to internal and external global events for 4‑6 weeks per year

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field

Strong academic track record from high school through 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

Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills

Experience with agile software development methodologies

Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

TypeScript and modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Svelte, Vue)

Data center infrastructure management and design experience

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission

Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Geographically balanced compensation worldwide

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical powers AI, IoT, and cloud platforms and changes the world of software.

We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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