Engineering Manager, MAAS

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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founded by the creators of Ubuntu and employs more than 1,200 colleagues in over 80 countries, with most roles being remote. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at interesting locations around the world.

The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing. We are hiring an Engineering Manager for the expanding MAAS team, which delivers our Metal‑as‑a‑Service (MAAS) hyperscale provisioning technology. MAAS is an evolving Python/Go stack that spans hardware detection, provisioning, and a web interface, API and CLI. Successful engineers are fluent across all layers of this distributed system.

Canonical seeks passionate technical leaders eager to innovate in one of our flagship data‑center products. You will shape the future of data‑center technology, driving day‑zero deployment to long‑term expansion and maintenance.

• Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone (Americas, EMEA, etc.).
• 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 record.
• 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 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 up to two weeks.

• Experience with Typescript and 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 and performance‑driven bonus or commission.
• 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 globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence;

in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues have worked from home since its inception in 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.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Software Development