Engineering Manager, MAAS

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We work with the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.

Our mission with MAAS ("Metal as a Service") is to provide the best solution for building and running private bare‑metal infrastructure, putting a cloud‑style on‑demand API in front of physical server provisioning, network configuration, and storage. We seek engineering managers with experience in high‑quality software development, high‑performance team leadership, and deep familiarity with Linux on physical servers, Linux storage, and data‑center networking capabilities.

As Engineering Manager you will lead a distributed team of engineers across time zones, mentor and develop talent, set expectations with stakeholders, advocate modern software development practices, and contribute to engineering processes through code and architectural review. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and represent MAAS within the broader Canonical ecosystem and external community.

• Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone.
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career planning.
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Advocate and advance modern software development practices.
• Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural review.
• Engage with broader teams at Canonical, the open‑source community, and partners.
• Travel to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per year.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.
• Exceptional academic track record from high school and 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.
• 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.

• Experience with Type Script using modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte, or Vue.
• Data center infrastructure management and design.

• 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.

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 are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.