.Ubuntu Server is the world's most popular Linux - on cloud and bare metal. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings.This software runs on every major Release of Ubuntu and is regularly updated on all of them. To be able to do so, your team owns continuous integration and verification across releases as well as a matrix of underlying platforms.You'll be fully owning the product allowing you to influence its evolution and interact with many teams and partners to coordinate new features, enhancements, and integration into various platforms.The successful applicant will be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the open source ecosystem, and aware of the needs of large, innovative customers.This is an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about strong teams, open source 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 doBuild and lead a globally distributed team of engineersDevelop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career developmentWork with Product Management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu and your teamEffectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholdersAdvocate and advance modern, agile software development practicesDevelop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practicesGrow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company valuesBe an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisationParticipate in strong engineering processes through code and architectural reviewEngage with teams at Canonical, the open source community, and commercial partnersOversee the quality of the Ubuntu Server image familyPlan and deliver Ubuntu Server featuresWork from home with global travel for up to 6 weeks per year for internal and external eventsWho you areYou love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing itYou are knowledgeable and passionate about software developmentYou have 3+ years of experience in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers. Experience managing distributed teams is a plus.You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high-quality softwareYou have experience working in an agile development environmentYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degreeYou have strong written and verbal technical communication skills in EnglishYou have experience with a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferredPractical experience with at least 1 of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Amazon Web ServicesWhat we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide