Engineering Manager, MAAS

Engineering Manager, MAAS – Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for global enterprises and technology markets. The company’s flagship product, Ubuntu, powers cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives.

Engineering Manager, MAAS – Responsible for leading the MAAS (Metal as a Service) team, driving innovation in data center technology, and overseeing software delivery from hardware detection to web interface.

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

• Lead a distributed team of engineers across time zones (Americas, EMEA, etc.)
• Talent development: coach, mentor, provide feedback, and support career planning
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate for and advance modern software development practices
• Participate in engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engage with broader Canonical teams, the open source community, and partners
• Travel to internal and external global events for 4‑6 weeks per year

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
• Strong academic track record from high school through 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

• Type Script and modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Svelte, Vue)
• Data center infrastructure management and design experience

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission
• Recognition rewards and 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
• Geographically balanced compensation worldwide

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical powers AI, IoT, and cloud platforms and changes the world of software.

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