Engineering Manager, MAAS

ph3Engineering Manager – MAAS Team /h3 pWe are hiring an bEngineering Manager /b to expand the MAAS team, responsible for delivering our Metal As A Service (MAAS) hyperscale provisioning technology. This role requires experience in high‑quality software development, high‑performance team leadership, and a deep familiarity with Linux on physical servers, Linux storage, and data center networking. /p h3Location /h3 pThis is a work‑from‑anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone. /li liDevelop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career planning. /li liSet and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders. /li liAdvocate modern software development practices and participate in code and architectural reviews. /li liEngage with broader Canonical teams (cloud‑init, LXD, public cloud offerings), the open source community, and partners. /li liTravel to internal and external global events for 4 to 6 weeks per year. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field. /li liExceptional academic record. /li liProven experience delivering software using Python, Golang, or similar languages. /li liExperience with Linux system administration (Debian or Ubuntu preferred). /li liFamiliarity with modern Linux cloud computing technologies (networking, storage, containers, K8S). /li liStrong technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems. /li liProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills. /li liExperience using agile software development methodologies. /li liAbility to mentor, develop, and support team members. /li liResult‑oriented and driven to meet commitments. /li liAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long. /li /ul h3Nice‑to‑have Skills /h3 ul liExperience with modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte, or Vue. /li liExperience in data center infrastructure management and design. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints. /li liPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. /li liAnnual compensation review. /li liRecognition rewards. /li liAnnual holiday leave. /li liMaternity and paternity leave. /li liEmployee Assistance Programme. /li liOpportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. /li liPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. /li /ul h3About Canonical /h3 pCanonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects. We create open‑source solutions for AI, IoT, cloud, and data center technologies, and we recruit on a global basis. /p h3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3 pCanonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination, celebrating diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr