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Ubuntu Engineering Lead

CanonicalHome based - Worldwide
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess strong technical leadership capabilities, with extensive experience in software engineering and team management. A deep understanding of open source principles, quality assurance, and software development lifecycles is essential. Proven skills in mentoring and developing engineering talent are a must. Candidates should be comfortable working in a distributed team environment and have a passion for fostering innovation and collaboration within their teams.

About the job

Canonical is at the forefront of open source innovation, delivering powerful software and operating systems to enterprises worldwide. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, plays a crucial role in transformative initiatives across public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering breakthroughs, and the Internet of Things. We proudly serve top-tier public cloud providers, semiconductor manufacturers, and industry leaders across various sectors. As a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, Canonical boasts over 1,200 talented professionals across more than 75 countries, with few office-based roles. Our teams convene two to four times a year in dynamic locations worldwide to align on strategy and objectives. As a profitable, founder-led company on a growth trajectory, we are seeking engineering leaders passionate about quality, performance, and resilience in software. We value candidates with a demonstrated history of cultivating high-performing engineering teams. Our leadership roles encompass both managerial positions and Senior+ engineering roles. At Canonical, we encourage managers to maintain technical involvement, while Senior+ engineers take the lead on software projects, shaping processes and mentoring team members. Our teams are dedicated to integrating cutting-edge open source technologies, ensuring robust upgrade paths, and engineering the future of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is not merely the most widely deployed open source operating system; it is a platform that fosters innovation for millions globally. Our diverse community spans from students and hobbyists to professional engineering teams and creatives in corporate and academic settings. Key teams that drive Ubuntu’s success include: - **Foundations**: Responsible for maintaining essential software, architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems, and core utilities. - **Server**: Steering the design, development, and future of the Ubuntu Server distribution. - **Desktop**: Leading the charge on Ubuntu Desktop, our immutable desktop offerings, including Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications built using Flutter. - **Debcrafters**: A newly formed team focused on advancing, maintaining, and ensuring the overall health of the Ubuntu archive, which is one of the largest repositories of open source software today. You will be accountable for defining your technical roadmap and guiding your team to grow as engineers, delivering meaningful work while enjoying their journey.

About Canonical

Canonical is a leading global provider of open source software and operating systems, known for our commitment to innovation and technological advancement. Our flagship product, Ubuntu, is widely adopted across a range of industries, facilitating groundbreaking developments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT. With a strong emphasis on distributed collaboration, we have built a diverse workforce that thrives on creativity and innovation, unbound by geographical constraints. Join us as we continue to shape the future of technology.

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