Engineering Manager, Managed Services

Engineering Manager, Managed Services

Join Canonical as an Engineering Manager overseeing a fast‑paced team that builds and operates distributed systems for customers worldwide. This remote role focuses on Linux, cloud technologies, and managed services delivery.

Location:

Global remote role.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, most notably the Ubuntu platform. We support enterprises in cloud, AI, IoT, and more, and have a team of 1200+ employees across 75+ countries.

• Manage a growing engineering team to optimize both development and operations quality and velocity.
• Identify and measure team health indicators.
• Implement disciplined engineering and operations processes.
• Represent the Boot Stack team to stakeholders, customers, and external teams.
• Ensure proper focus on priorities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Work to meet service level agreements with customer deployments worldwide.
• Deliver quality managed services in a consistent, timely manner.

• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) education in a technology field.
• Proven experience leading software delivery using Python, Go, C, C++, Java, or similar, and/or managing operations teams.
• Extensive experience with Open Stack.
• Strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality.
• Experience with Linux system administration (Ubuntu/Debian) a plus.
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Experience managing distributed teams.
• Technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud topologies and technologies.
• Willingness to travel for events and customer meetings (approximately 20% or less).

• 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.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management

Software Development

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.