waypointjobs

Canonical

Engineering Manager, MAAS

chicago, IL

Check who can apply and the requirements below before continuing.

About this opportunity

Canonical lists this Engineering Manager, MAAS opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to expand the MAAS team. The MAAS team delivers Metal as a Service (MAAS) hyperscale provisioning technology. Ubuntu strives to be the most scalable, cloud‑ready server distribution and MAAS is our platform to get Ubuntu on bare metal servers. MAAS is a rapidly evolving software stack written in Python and Go. Its components span the entire stack, from low‑level hardware detection and provisioning to the upper‑level management web interface, API, and CLI. We look for leaders who are eager to drive innovation in one of Canonical's flagship data center products.

Role entails

Leading a distributed team of engineers in your time zone (we organise engineering teams by 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

Being an advocate of, 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) and a background in Computer Science

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Proven experience delivering software using Python, Golang, or similar languages

Experience with Linux system administration (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)

Familiarity with modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and K8S

Technical aptitude for understanding 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

Typescript using modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, Svelte or Vue

Data Center infrastructure management and design

What we offer colleagues

Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!

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 the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.

Ready for your next step?Apply on the official website
Apply on WhatJobs ↗

Explore related searches

Current related jobs

Performance Food Group

WhatJobs

Diesel Mechanic Technician

wildwood, MO

Salary not specified

Performance Food Group is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Technician to maintain and repair our tractor-trailers and refrigerated delivery fleet suppor…

Listing review due 2026-10-07View job

Performance Food Group

WhatJobs

Diesel Mechanic

st. louis, MO

Salary not specified

Performance Food Group is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to keep our distribution fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready. In this on-site role, …

Listing review due 2026-10-07View job

Performance Food Group

WhatJobs

Diesel Mechanic Technician

glen carbon, IL

Salary not specified

Performance Food Group is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Technician to maintain and repair our tractor-trailers and refrigerated delivery fleet suppor…

Listing review due 2026-10-07View job

Performance Food Group

WhatJobs

Diesel Mechanic Technician

new baden, IL

Salary not specified

Performance Food Group is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Technician to maintain and repair our tractor-trailers and refrigerated delivery fleet suppor…

Listing review due 2026-10-07View job

Performance Food Group

WhatJobs

Diesel Mechanic

belleville, IL

Salary not specified

Performance Food Group is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to keep our distribution fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready. In this on-site role, …

Listing review due 2026-10-07View job

Performance Food Group

WhatJobs

Diesel Mechanic Technician

st. louis, MO

Salary not specified

Performance Food Group is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Technician to maintain and repair our tractor-trailers and refrigerated delivery fleet suppor…

Listing review due 2026-10-07View job