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. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.
Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
Our product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high‑quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow.
During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
Open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Though it has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. We believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable, and more secure for deployment and development.
We strive to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies’, starting with Ubuntu and expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
OurProduct Domains
- Ubuntu Platform – Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
- Ubuntu Pro Services – Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on‑prem
- AI/ML & MLOps – Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
- IoT – Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
- Cloud – Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
- Telecom – Open source for Telecom’s including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
- Finance – Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI‑driven analytics
- Automotive – Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in‑vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
- Application Management – Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such as Grafana, Git Ops, and Juju Charms
If your domain of expertise isn’t listed above, yet you feel it’s relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
Location: These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region.
The Role- Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals for your product.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing and sales.
- Address common challenges across projects,…
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