Engineering Manager, MAAS

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to expand the MAAS team. Our mission with MAAS ("Metal as a Service") is to provide the best solution for building and managing private bare-metal infrastructure, offering a cloud-style on-demand API for physical server provisioning, network configuration, and storage. We seek engineering managers with experience in high-quality software development and team leadership, with deep familiarity with Linux on physical servers, Linux storage, and data center networking.

MAAS spans the entire software stack, from low-level hardware detection and provisioning to the management web interface, API, and CLI. Successful engineers are fluent across these layers and can anticipate the impact of design choices in a complex distributed system.

At Canonical, you should have a solid technical background, but your primary responsibility is to run an effective team and develop your colleagues. You will help them grow, perform outstanding work, find professional satisfaction, and collaborate effectively. Technical leadership and software engineering experience are prerequisites. You will lead, challenge, and develop engineers, influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work on strategy and execution. Collaboration across teams such as cloud-init, LXD, and public cloud offerings is also expected.

The ideal candidate will have leadership qualities, deep Linux knowledge, and problem-solving skills for distributed systems.

Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA or the Americas.

The role entails:

1. Leading a distributed team in your time zone.
2. Talent development through coaching, mentoring, and career planning.
3. Managing expectations with other teams, management, and stakeholders.
4. Advocating for modern software practices.
5. Participating in code and architecture reviews.
6. Engaging with broader teams, open source community, and partners.
7. Traveling 4-6 weeks per year for internal and external events.

What we are looking for:

1. Strong academic record from high school and university.
2. Degree in a technical field.
3. Confidence in communication and feedback exchange.
4. Proven track record of exceeding expectations.
5. Leadership and mentorship skills.
6. Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
7. Work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
8. Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
9. Linux experience (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
10. Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability.
11. Appreciation for diversity and effectiveness in multicultural settings.
12. Self-motivation, thoughtfulness, results-driven attitude.
13. Willingness to travel internationally twice a year.
14. Understanding of modern Linux cloud technologies, networking, storage, containers, K8s.
15. Programming experience in Python and Go.
16. Strong interest in developing people and a proven track record.

Nice-to-have skills:

1. Experience with web frameworks like React, Angular, Svelte, or Vue using Typescript.

What we offer:

1. A distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
2. USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
3. Annual compensation review and performance rewards.
4. Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, travel opportunities, and more.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu and leading innovations in AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, set high standards, and foster a culture of excellence. Most of our colleagues work remotely, and working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.