Engineering Manager, MAAS

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at interesting locations around the world. We are founder‑led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager for our MAAS (Metal as a Service) team. Our MAAS platform provides a cloud‑style API for provisioning, configuring and managing private bare‑metal infrastructure. The role will lead high‑quality software development and high‑performance teams with deep familiarity with Linux on physical servers, storage and data‑center networking.

Location: This is a work‑from‑anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas.

• Leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
• Talent development through coaching, mentoring, feedback and career planning
• Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocating and advancing modern software development practices
• Participating in the engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engaging with broader teams at Canonical, the open‑source community and partners
• Traveling to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per year

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a background in Computer Science
• 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 K8S
• 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 Typescript and modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte or Vue
• Data center infrastructure management and design

We consider geographical location, experience and performance when shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus or commission. We provide team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and ideals.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints (we have been working remotely since 2004)
• 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 publisher of Ubuntu—the most widely used open‑source operating system—we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally and hold a high standard for people joining the company, expecting excellence and encouraging diverse perspectives.

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