We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company. We develop 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.
- As every engineering manager at Canonical, your role is technical but your focus is your team.
- You are expected to help them grow as engineers, do important and satisfying work, and work well with colleagues and the community.
- Technical leadership experience and experience as a software engineer are necessary prerequisites for this role.
- You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
What you'll do
- Define and monitor quality metrics for the most popular Linux distro in the world
- Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
- Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
- Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
- Setup and maintain continuous integration for all supported deliverables
- Develop a team with a culture of high quality and performance
- Work from home with international travel twice per year for up to two weeks
Who you are
- You have a strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
- Your technical knowledge includes C/C++, Python programming, and Shell scripting
- You have experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools and principles
- You have engineering management experience and enjoy growing people
- You are a strong proponent of data-driven decision making
Method of Application
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