Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro

Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro Join to apply for the Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro role at Canonical 2 weeks ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We employ over 1,200 colleagues in 75 countries, with a strong remote‑first culture. Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux distribution for cloud and bare‑metal deployments. In this role you will manage the team that develops the software responsible for delivering all professional Ubuntu offerings across every major Ubuntu release. What you’ll do 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 our values. Participate in the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation. Participate in strong engineering processes 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 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 a related field. You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in English. You have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution; Debian or Ubuntu preferred. You have practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services. What we offer you 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. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we power AI, IoT and the cloud for enterprise and technology markets. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Curitiba, Paraná, BR

Posted Date: 11/8/2025