Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server Distribution at Canonical

JOB TITLE: Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server Distribution

JOB LOCATION: Lagos

JOB DETAILS:

• Ubuntu Server is the world’s most popular Linux – on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team delivering the Ubuntu Server Distribution to the world.
• Ubuntu strives to offer the latest, best, free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we provide to industry.
• The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the open source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about strong teams, open source software and Ubuntu. Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company.

Responsibilities
What you’ll do:

• Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
• Work with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your team
• Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
• Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
• Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation
• Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners
• Oversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image family
• Plan and deliver Ubuntu Server features
• Work from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events

Requirements
Who you are:

• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You have 3+ years of experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers. Experience managing distributed teams is a plus.
• You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it
• You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
• You have experience working in an agile development environment
• You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in english
• you have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Practical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services

What we offer you

• 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. 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
• 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

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Canonical job opening, visit the job APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!