Availability awaiting confirmation
We are waiting for a fresh update from the source. This page preserves the last received job details; current availability is not confirmed.
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.
The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing. We have 1,200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world.
We are hiring an Engineering for the MAAS team. Our mission with MAAS (“Metal as a Service”) is to provide the best solution for building and running private bare‑metal infrastructure, putting a cloud‑style on‑demand API in front of physical server provisioning, network configuration, and storage.
The MAAS team is responsible for delivering our Metal as a Service hyperscale provisioning technology. MAAS is a rapidly evolving software stack written in Python and Go, spanning low‑level hardware detection to upper‑level management web interface, API and CLI. We need engineers fluent in all layers and able to anticipate the consequences of design choices across the distributed system.
Canonical seeks passionate technical leaders eager to drive innovation in one of our flagship data‑center products. You will play a key role in reshaping data‑center technology through open source management platforms, from day‑zero deployment to long‑term expansion and maintenance.
Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites. You will lead, challenge and develop engineers, influence team and company culture, facilitate technical delivery, guide strategy and execution, and collaborate across engineering. The MAAS team interfaces regularly with teams responsible for cloud‑init, LXD, and our public cloud offerings.
Location: This is a work‑from‑anywhere position available in EMEA or the Americas.
The 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
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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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
tulsa, OK, 74145, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.