Engineering Manager, MAAS

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for 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 is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with "work‑from‑anywhere" roles and regular in‑person meet‑ups in interesting locations worldwide. We are hiring an Engineering Manager to expand the MAAS (Metal as a Service) team. MAAS provides a cloud‑style on‑demand API for physical server provisioning, network configuration, and storage, powering private bare‑metal infrastructure for our customers. Location This is a work‑from‑anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas. The role entails Leading a distributed team of engineers in the team’s time zone (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 Advocating and 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 a related field Exceptional academic record from high school through 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 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 Experience with Typescript and modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte, or Vue Background in data‑center infrastructure management and design What we offer colleagues Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission 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—one of the world’s most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud—we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Excluding a formal office presence, the majority of our colleagues work remotely, emphasizing flexibility, growth, and innovation. Equal opportunity employer Canonical 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