Ubuntu Engineering Lead

Ubuntu Engineering Lead 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. Canonical has 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations worldwide, to align on strategy and execution. We are hiring engineering leaders to work across the breadth of our Ubuntu Engineering organisation – leaders who care deeply for quality, performance and resilience in software and have a proven track record for building, nurturing and developing high‑performing engineering teams. Managers are expected to stay technical and close to the code, while senior+ engineers lead and develop software projects, as well as the processes and people around them. Our four key teams that ship Ubuntu are: Foundations: maintaining foundational software – architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems and core utilities Server: leading the design, evolution and future of Ubuntu Server distribution Desktop: driving Ubuntu Desktop, our future immutable desktop – Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications crafted with Flutter Debcrafters: new team responsible for the forward movement, maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive, one of the most abundant repositories of open source software available today Location: Remote – roles open in every time zone. Responsibilities Lead your team in elevating the Linux developer and user experience Design, build and ship high‑quality, performant software in Rust, Go and Python Demonstrate sound engineering principles through architecture, development and code reviews Take responsibility for planning, estimation and execution Work with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu Set expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders Offer coaching, mentoring, technical feedback and hands‑on career development Contribute to upstream and neighboring open source projects Optimize the distribution for performance, reliability, and security Debug complex system‑level issues and deliver robust solutions Author and improve technical and community documentation Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school and university, or a compelling alternative path Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path Ability to drive and deliver technical work streams beyond expectations Lead and coach others to deliver exceptional engineering work A demonstrated passion for open source software Significant experience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++ Professional written and spoken English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each Nice‑to‑have skills Experience contributing to or leading open source projects Experience with Linux distributions/distribution engineering Experience with software packaging and distribution mechanisms Performance or security engineering experience What we offer you 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 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 a platform for AI, IoT and cloud – we are changing the world on a daily basis. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004 and recruits on a global basis, setting a very high standard for all employees. We expect excellence – to succeed we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr