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Join to apply for the Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init role at Canonical Overview Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with remote-friendly practices. This role is based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, and offers a salary range of CA$185,000.00CA$240,000.00 depending on location, experience, and performance. Ubuntu Server is the worlds most popular Linux distribution for cloud and on-premises use. In this role, you will manage the team delivering cloud-initthe standard for customizing cloud instancesto the world. Cloud-init supports multiple distributions and platforms, offering opportunities to collaborate with cloud providers, the cloud-init community, and various distributions to align needs and builds. Responsibilities Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your team Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners Oversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image family Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features Work from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events Who you are You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development You have 3+ years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers. Experience managing distributed teams is a plus. You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high-quality software You have experience working in an agile development environment You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English You have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution; Debian or Ubuntu is preferred You have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services What we offer Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person 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 About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and are committed to a remote-first approach. We recruit on a global basis and strive for excellence in all we do. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we provide fair consideration for all applicants, regardless of identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr