Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-init – the standard for customizing cloud instances – to the world. Cloud-init supports various distributions and underlying platforms. This provides an opportunity to work with cloud providers to add features and integrations, the cloud-init community, and distributions to update builds and coordinate needs. You will own the product, influence its evolution, and interact with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements, and integration into various platforms. The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of cloud-init, mindful of the dynamics of the open source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who values strong teams, open source software, and Ubuntu. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. We recruit on a global basis and operate with a distributed team across 75 countries. What you'll do Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your team Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders Participate in strong engineering processes through code and architectural reviews Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community, and commercial partners Oversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image family Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features Work from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events Who you are You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development You have 3 years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers. Experience managing distributed teams is a plus. You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software You have experience working in an agile development environment You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English You have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution; Debian or Ubuntu preferred You have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services What we offer you 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. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and ideals. 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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and 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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. We expect excellence and strive to be the best at what we do. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we will give your application fair consideration. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. 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Posted Date: 11/2/2025