Software Engineering Manager – Sustaining Engineering

About the role

Canonical is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a regional Sustaining Engineering team. The role focuses on open‑source software, Linux and cloud computing, ensuring that customers receive timely bug fixes and patches across the Ubuntu ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers, fostering growth and high performance.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and provide career development guidance.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
• Support the timely delivery of bug fixes, patches, and technical solutions for Ubuntu, OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, Juju, MAAS and related technologies.
• Collaborate with the global Director of Sustaining Engineering on strategy and execution.
• Promote a healthy work‑life balance and a positive team culture.

Required profile

• Strong technical leadership with a solid background in software development.
• Experience managing engineering teams in a remote or globally distributed environment.
• Passion for open‑source software, Linux and cloud technologies.
• Ability to mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Ubuntu
• OpenStack
• Ceph
• Kubernetes
• Juju
• MAAS
• Linux
• Cloud computing

What we offer

• Globally remote work with occasional in‑person meetings.
• Opportunity to work with leading experts in open‑source and cloud technologies.
• Supportive environment that values work‑life balance and professional growth.