Engineering Manager, MAAS – CanonicalAbout CanonicalCanonical 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. The company boasts over 1,200 colleagues in more than 80 countries and is founder-led, profitable, and growing.Role OverviewAs an Engineering Manager, you will lead the expanding MAAS team, delivering the Metal as a Service platform that brings cloud-style, on-demand API provisioning to private bare-metal infrastructure. MAAS is a rapidly evolving stack written in Python and Go, spanning hardware detection, provisioning, web interface, API, and CLI.ResponsibilitiesLead a distributed engineering team organized by time zone (Americas, EMEA, etc.)Develop and mentor talent through coaching, feedback, and career planningManage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholdersAdvocate and advance modern software development practicesParticipate in engineering process through code and architectural reviewsEngage with broader teams at Canonical, the open-source community, and partnersTravel to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per yearQualificationsBachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related fieldProven experience delivering software with Python, Golang, or similar languagesExperience with Linux system administration (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Familiarity with modern Linux cloud computing technologies – networking, storage, containers, and K8sTechnical aptitude for complex distributed systemsProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skillsExperience with agile software development methodologiesAbility to mentor, develop, and support team membersResult-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longNice-to-Have SkillsTypescript and modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Svelte, Vue)Data center infrastructure management and designBenefitsDistributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprintsPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation review and recognition rewardsAnnual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance programmeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsLocationWork-from-anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas.Job DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustry: Software DevelopmentEqual Opportunity EmployerCanonical 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.J-18808-Ljbffr
