Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server Lazio

Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server
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Lazio, Lazio

Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux - on cloud and bare metal.

In this role, you will manage a team delivering Ubuntu Server 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 Importante Azienda ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about strong teams, Importante Azienda software and Ubuntu.

Build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company.

What you'll do Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers

Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development

Support timely delivery of technical solutions to address business needs

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 Importante Azienda 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 2 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events

Who you are You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it

You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development

You have some experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers

You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software

You have solid experience working in an agile development environment

You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills

An understanding of a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferred

Practical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services

Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.

We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better platform for our users and customers.

This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of the world of Ubuntu.