Engineering Manager, MAAS

Overview Join to apply for the Engineering Manager, MAAS role at Canonical Canonical 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 has 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The Canonical MAAS team is responsible for delivering our Metal As A Service (MAAS) hyperscale provisioning technology. MAAS aims to provide the best solution for building and running private bare-metal infrastructure, with a cloud-style on-demand API in front of physical server provisioning, network configuration, and storage. We are hiring an Engineering Manager as we expand the MAAS team. This role requires experience in high-quality software development and high-performance team leadership, with deep familiarity with Linux on physical servers, Linux storage and data center networking capabilities. Canonical is seeking passionate technical leaders who are eager to drive innovation in one of Canonical\'s flagship data center products. The successful candidate will have technical leadership attributes and the ability to solve challenging distributed systems problems. This role involves leading, challenging, and developing engineers, positively influencing team and company culture, facilitating technical delivery, and guiding strategy and execution. You will collaborate across engineering and the MAAS team regularly interfaces with teams responsible for cloud-init, LXD, and our public cloud offerings. Location: This is a work-from-anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas. Responsibilities Leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone (teams are organized by Americas, EMEA, etc.) Talent development through coaching, mentoring, feedback and career planning Setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders Advancing modern software development practices Participating in the engineering process through code and architectural review Engaging with broader teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners Travelling to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per year What we are looking for in you Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field Strong academic track record from high school and university Proven experience delivering software using Python, Go, 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 Nice-to-have skills Typescript using modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte or Vue Data Center infrastructure management and design What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we\'ve been working remotely since 2004 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 company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr