Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
Canonical’s product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies’, starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:
Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
AI/ML & MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
If your domain of expertise isn’t listed above, yet you feel it’s relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
Location:
These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region.
The role entails
Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic results at high school and university
Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
A strong sense of ownership
Problem solving and the ability to innovate
Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Additional skills that we value
Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
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Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
Canonical’s product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies’, starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:
Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
AI/ML & MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
If your domain of expertise isn’t listed above, yet you feel it’s relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
Location:
These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region.
The role entails
Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic results at high school and university
Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
A strong sense of ownership
Problem solving and the ability to innovate
Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Additional skills that we value
Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
Canonical’s product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies’, starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:
Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
AI/ML & MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
If your domain of expertise isn’t listed above, yet you feel it’s relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
Location:
These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region.
The role entails
Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic results at high school and university
Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
A strong sense of ownership
Problem solving and the ability to innovate
Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Additional skills that we value
Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
Canonical’s product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is an application track for a product management position at Canonical on Cloud Native. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow.
We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies’, starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
Juju is an open source orchestration engine for software operators that enables the deployment, integration and lifecycle management of applications at any scale, on any infrastructure using charms. Juju is currently used by our clients, partners, and the community to orchestrate both small and enterprise-scale infrastructure and application deployments across a variety of substrates.
This role is responsible for the commercial strategy and marketing leadership of one of our cloud native operations product areas, including
Juju
- the open source orchestration engine for software operators that enables the deployment, integration and lifecycle management of applications at any scale, on any infrastructure using charms
Identity management - defining the way authentication, authorisation and identity governance controls are applied across Ubuntu One SSO and the other Canonical products
Observability - outlining the strategy for the way Canonical products and
charms
perform tracing and are able to discern the underlying system health
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be based in this region.
This role entails
Lead the lifecycle of the product development by reviewing the priorities and goals for the products you are responsible for.
Work closely with the engineering leads to oversee the product development process
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to address common challenges across projects, to align on priorities, to make informed decisions, and to keep business execution on track
Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities, and to ensure alignment with Canonical's overall vision
Develop your team through coaching, mentoring and training
Establish KPIs for project status reporting and communicate it across Canonical
Drive execution excellence through continuous feedback and improvement
Contribute to the development of strategies to create and maintain high performing teams
Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
What we are looking for in you
Seasoned product management experience in technical domains related to the usage and/or the management of open source software in the cloud native landscape
Experiences designing or managing software operations for large scale distributed systems
Good understanding of cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers.
Comprehensive knowledge of the common enterprise security and compliance requirements in the area of software operations
Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive their execution to excellence
Passion to write about technologies and experience in the area of developer marketing
A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source philosophy
Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Nice-to-have skills
Experience with CNCF projects, identity or observability systems is a plus.
Demonstrate an insatiable intellectual curiosity, and be passionate about the future of technology
Have a strong sense of ownership. All parts of the product's success and your team's success are your responsibility.
Be a problem solver, have the ability to think out of the box, and demonstrate visionary leadership
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
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 from your team and others
Priority Pass for travel 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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - Worldwide
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring an
Associate Support Engineer
to build a career with Canonical and support the technical needs of customers leveraging Ubuntu and open source products. This role is an opportunity for a hands-on engineer with eagerness to learn, a passion for Linux and open source technologies to work with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.
We regularly solve interesting, technical problems. From triaging complex cloud environments, desktop and server issues, Linux kernel crashes we’ve never seen before to OS configuration issues and root cause analysis, we provide an expert level of support and satisfaction to our peer groups and customers. You will be accountable for delivering an outstanding technical support experience on the full technical stack at Canonical, across cloud, desktop and IoT. From problem qualification to full resolution, you will own and manage your cases. When needed, you will transfer your cases to your colleagues or involve senior engineers. This is a globally remote role.
Location:
This is a globally remote role.
The role entails
Working from your remote home office to provide technical support for employees.
Being available to take ownership of new cases via telephone, email and web
Acting as an internal customer advocate keeping them updated in a timely manner
Ensuring that each support case owned by you is handled according to our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the highest possible customer satisfaction by setting the right expectations and fulfilling your commitments.
Contributing new knowledge base articles and maintaining existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers.
Drafting and distributing technical notices for internal and external communication.
Prioritising your work in order to accomplish the most important and urgent tasks first
Keeping on learning as our products and services grow and evolve
Understanding Ubuntu development process to be able to set customer expectations correctly on timeline for a fix
Maintaining regular communication and information exchange with the rest of the team, locally and remotely
Identifying and suggesting any opportunities to provide a better service
Participating in a regular weekend working rotation
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path. Preferable majors: Computer Science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, etc.
Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
Experience with Linux troubleshooting (collecting logs and stack traces, fine-tuning by editing configuration files)
Knowledge or basic hands-on experience on 2 or more of:
Linux server administration
Programming fundamentals in any language (bash, Perl, Ruby, Javascript, C or C++, Go)
Networking (bonding, firewalling, bridging, switching, network file system tuning, MTU issues, etc.)
Virtualization / Cloud computing concepts (provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, etc.)
Ability to learn quickly, thrive on change and handle the pressure of a customer facing job
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Noting that we require and will perform a background check for this role.
Nice-to-have skills
Experience supporting virtualized environments (KVM, Virtual Box, VMWare)
Experience with other open-source desktop technologies
Active contribution to open-source projects/forum/code
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ 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, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring a
Salesforce Administrator
, who strives for the highest engineering quality and process efficiency, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with several popular business systems, and deliver first-class experience to Canonical business operations.
The Commercial Systems unit has several areas of responsibility spread across five engineering teams, closely collaborating with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. The
Business Systems
team is responsible for systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, and several others. The engineers work closely with operations teams, implement business processes, and keep the systems compliant. This team is a great opportunity for an individual with a genuine interest in understanding the business, high engineering standards, and drive to deliver first-class experience to Canonical employees using those systems to get their job done.
Location
: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
The role entails
Develop engineering solutions in NetSuite, Salesforce, and other business systems
Collaborate with colleagues on business specifications, technical designs, and code reviews
Learn Canonical business processes
Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, or other CRM/ERP systems
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
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
Performance engineering and security experience
Experience with accounting, sales, sales operations, or other business roles
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ 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, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring a
NetSuite Administrator
, who strives for the highest engineering quality and process efficiency, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with several popular business systems, and deliver first-class experience to Canonical business operations.
The Commercial Systems unit has several areas of responsibility spread across five engineering teams, closely collaborating with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. The
Business Systems
team is responsible for systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, and several others. The engineers work closely with operations teams, implement business processes, and keep the systems compliant. This team is a great opportunity for an individual with a genuine interest in understanding the business, high engineering standards, and drive to deliver first-class experience to Canonical employees using those systems to get their job done.
Location
: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
The role entails
Develop engineering solutions in NetSuite, Salesforce, and other business systems
Collaborate with colleagues on business specifications, technical designs, and code reviews
Learn Canonical business processes
Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, or other CRM/ERP systems
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
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
Performance engineering and security experience
Experience with accounting, sales, sales operations, or other business roles
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ 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, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring a
Lead Data Governance Engineer
with focus on data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory frameworks, e.g., GDPR, DPA, ISO, etc. A successful candidate will develop Python-based tooling to automate the operations of an internal data mesh solution such as data labeling and quality metrics in a data, access management and data security best practices.
The Data Governance team in the Commercial Systems unit has a mission to enable a secure and well-governed access to comprehensive data sets originating at many internal and external data sources formed in a data mesh. The team works with well-known open-source data governance tools such as Trino and Ranger, defines and executes data governance processes, and democratizes the data at Canonical.
Location
: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
The role entails
Define, monitor, and execute data governance policies
Design, implement, and maintain tooling for automated data mesh operations
Deploy and operate services developed by the team
Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools
Experience with software development in Python and SQL
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
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
Performance engineering and security experience
Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
Canonical’s product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies’, starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:
Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
AI/ML & MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
If your domain of expertise isn’t listed above, yet you feel it’s relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
Location:
These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region.
The role entails
Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic results at high school and university
Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
A strong sense of ownership
Problem solving and the ability to innovate
Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Additional skills that we value
Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
Canonical’s product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical, across all levels of team leads. As a manager, you will lead a team of product managers, mentoring them to ensure their success while driving alignment with company goals. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of ‘most software to most companies’, starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:
Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
If your domain of expertise isn’t listed above, yet you feel it’s relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
Location:
These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone.
This role entails
Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
Guide and mentor a team of product managers, helping them grow in their roles and succeed in their projects
Oversee the work of multiple product lines, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across your team
Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within your team and across other departments
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic results at high school and university
Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
A strong sense of ownership
Problem solving and the ability to innovate
Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
Proven experience in managing and mentoring product managers or cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Additional skills that we value
Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
Experience in managing distributed teams across different time zones
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Program
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - Worldwide
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring an
IoT Solutions Architecture Manager
to lead a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, by helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery.
Location:
This is a remote role, running a team in one of three Geos, Americas, EMEA or APAC. You will therefore need to be located in one of those three Geos to manage that specific team that spans few timezones from you
Our Internet of Things mission is to enable companies to make fleets of very secure connected devices. Canonical provides the base Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Our customers create mission-critical control systems, gateways and appliances that need to meet stringent quality and security requirements, and we aspire to bring this level of security to the wider consumer electronics and device market.
Our Field Engineers are thought leaders helping our customers solve hard problems. They are accomplished technologists that take a hands-on approach to embedded Linux strategy and delivery. They have a passion to help customers achieve ambitious technical and business goals, and to show how the Canonical approach to open source and connected devices brings best-of-breed thinking to the emerging field of edge compute. They also care to develop their colleagues, helping them deepen their understanding of the technology, their ability to manage time, and their awareness of customer business thinking for continuous improvement and personal development.
This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience of low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies. They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Competitive, business-focused technologists at heart, they are also team drivers that take pride in team and company wins.
The role entails
Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, ranging from graduate to senior, in the areas of Presales and Professional Services
Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and being a trusted advisor
Work remotely in a single major time zone
Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
Identify and measure team health indicators
Implement disciplined engineering processes
Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Extensive embedded Linux experience - Yocto or other
Extensive Linux experience - Debian or Ubuntu preferred
Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
Ability to manage a small team
Experience with customer engagements
Professional written and spoken English
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
An ability to communicate the business benefits of technology
An humble learner and quick study
Other desirable traits include RTOS experience, additional languages (both the programming and human kinds), and previous experience working in a remote-first, diverse, distributed company.
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 from your team and others
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.
#LI-remote
Location: Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring a UX Designer for Infrastructure to work with the exceptional engineering teams at Canonical, creating open-source tools that are used to build clouds and manage clusters of compute globally.
Our design team is on a mission to turn complex, open-source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and what open source is capable of for enterprise IT. We are looking for a talented and technically oriented user experience designer, who shares our ambitions.
This role sits in the design team reporting to the Infrastructure design manager.
Location:
This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
The role entails
Building tools that enable everyone to build their own cloud experiences (MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud and Canonical k8s)
Collaborating with product managers and engineers to shape the future of the Data Center: Self-sovereign Clouds
Supporting deeply complex products with the process of design and UX heuristics
Working to evolve and evangelise design systems that drive consistency and efficiency
Understanding the broader scope of your work and its numerous interconnected constraints
Supporting one of our working groups to enable Canonical design’s horizontal efforts
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Bachelor’s or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Excitement about building things and working with real hardware
Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology and design
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement - curious, flexible, scientific
Result-oriented with a drive to finish work and celebrate success
Confidence in user research practices
Engagement with the latest design research and innovation
Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
UX designers should be excellent communicators who are at ease working with a complex mix of engineers, designers and executives. They represent us at cross-functional company meetings and must present their design position with clarity and precision. They should be confident and excited to take on complex design challenges. They should also be able to connect their design leadership to the strategic vision of the company.
Read more about the design team
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
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 our 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.
#LI-remote
Location: Kampala, Uganda; Entebbe, Uganda
You will be a practitioner on our telehealth platform 'Intellect', where your role is to support our clients' mental health and personal growth based on the individual needs and goals. This is delivered primarily through scheduled 30-minute video sessions on our platform.
This is a freelance remote role with the flexibility to decide your business hours. Local candidates are preferred but others can still be considered. This role is a great opportunity to supplement your current job or private practice.
We're seeking to partner with International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaches, Clinical Psychologists, and counsellors to be part of a community working collaboratively to bring greater mental health access to the public to provide mental health coaching.
What You'll Do
Provide 1-on-1 telehealth professional or mental health coaching for Intellect’s clients
Focus on sub-clinical cases such as work stress, procrastination, work-life balance etc.
Support your clients in setting up either person or career goals, relationships, etc
Collaboratively work with the internal clinical team by suggesting improvements to the program and the platform.
Requirements
Requirements
Has an active International Coaching Federation Certification OR a Master / Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling
Skilled in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, etc.)
ICF Coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours
Counsellors must have at least 300 clinical hours post graduation
Candidate must be proficient in English and local language
Candidates with prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults or coaching managerial roles are prioritised.
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia; Hargeisa, Somalia
You will be a practitioner on our telehealth platform 'Intellect', where your role is to support our clients' mental health and personal growth based on the individual needs and goals. This is delivered primarily through scheduled 30-minute video sessions on our platform.
This is a freelance remote role with the flexibility to decide your business hours. Local candidates are preferred but others can still be considered. This role is a great opportunity to supplement your current job or private practice.
We're seeking to partner with International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaches, Clinical Psychologists, and counsellors to be part of a community working collaboratively to bring greater mental health access to the public to provide mental health coaching.
What You'll Do
Provide 1-on-1 telehealth professional or mental health coaching for Intellect’s clients
Focus on sub-clinical cases such as work stress, procrastination, work-life balance etc.
Support your clients in setting up either person or career goals, relationships, etc
Collaboratively work with the internal clinical team by suggesting improvements to the program and the platform.
Requirements
Requirements
Has an active International Coaching Federation Certification OR a Master / Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling
Skilled in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, etc.)
ICF Coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours
Counsellors must have at least 300 clinical hours post graduation
Candidate must be proficient in English and local language
Candidates with prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults or coaching managerial roles are prioritised.
Location: Dakar, Senegal; Saint-Louis, France
You will be a practitioner on our telehealth platform 'Intellect', where your role is to support our clients' mental health and personal growth based on the individual needs and goals. This is delivered primarily through scheduled 30-minute video sessions on our platform.
This is a freelance remote role with the flexibility to decide your business hours. Local candidates are preferred but others can still be considered. This role is a great opportunity to supplement your current job or private practice.
We're seeking to partner with International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaches, Clinical Psychologists, and counsellors to be part of a community working collaboratively to bring greater mental health access to the public to provide mental health coaching.
What You'll Do
Provide 1-on-1 telehealth professional or mental health coaching for Intellect’s clients
Focus on sub-clinical cases such as work stress, procrastination, work-life balance etc.
Support your clients in setting up either person or career goals, relationships, etc
Collaboratively work with the internal clinical team by suggesting improvements to the program and the platform.
Requirements
Requirements
Has an active International Coaching Federation Certification OR a Master / Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling
Skilled in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, etc.)
ICF Coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours
Counsellors must have at least 300 clinical hours post graduation
Candidate must be proficient in English and local language
Candidates with prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults or coaching managerial roles are prioritised.
Location: Kigali, Rwanda; Gisenyi, Rwanda
You will be a practitioner on our telehealth platform 'Intellect', where your role is to support our clients' mental health and personal growth based on the individual needs and goals. This is delivered primarily through scheduled 30-minute video sessions on our platform.
This is a freelance remote role with the flexibility to decide your business hours. Local candidates are preferred but others can still be considered. This role is a great opportunity to supplement your current job or private practice.
We're seeking to partner with International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaches, Clinical Psychologists, and counsellors to be part of a community working collaboratively to bring greater mental health access to the public to provide mental health coaching.
What You'll Do
Provide 1-on-1 telehealth professional or mental health coaching for Intellect’s clients
Focus on sub-clinical cases such as work stress, procrastination, work-life balance etc.
Support your clients in setting up either person or career goals, relationships, etc
Collaboratively work with the internal clinical team by suggesting improvements to the program and the platform.
Requirements
Requirements
Has an active International Coaching Federation Certification OR a Master / Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling
Skilled in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, etc.)
ICF Coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours
Counsellors must have at least 300 clinical hours post graduation
Candidate must be proficient in English and local language
Candidates with prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults or coaching managerial roles are prioritised.
Location: Libreville, Gabon; Port-Gentil, Gabon
You will be a practitioner on our telehealth platform 'Intellect', where your role is to support our clients' mental health and personal growth based on the individual needs and goals. This is delivered primarily through scheduled 30-minute video sessions on our platform.
This is a freelance remote role with the flexibility to decide your business hours. Local candidates are preferred but others can still be considered. This role is a great opportunity to supplement your current job or private practice.
We're seeking to partner with International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaches, Clinical Psychologists, and counsellors to be part of a community working collaboratively to bring greater mental health access to the public to provide mental health coaching.
What You'll Do
Provide 1-on-1 telehealth professional or mental health coaching for Intellect’s clients
Focus on sub-clinical cases such as work stress, procrastination, work-life balance etc.
Support your clients in setting up either person or career goals, relationships, etc
Collaboratively work with the internal clinical team by suggesting improvements to the program and the platform.
Requirements
Requirements
Has an active International Coaching Federation Certification OR a Master / Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling
Skilled in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, etc.)
ICF Coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours
Counsellors must have at least 300 clinical hours post graduation
Candidate must be proficient in English and local language
Candidates with prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults or coaching managerial roles are prioritised.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
You will be a practitioner on our telehealth platform 'Intellect', where your role is to support our clients' mental health and personal growth based on the individual needs and goals. This is delivered primarily through scheduled 30-minute video sessions on our platform.
This is a freelance remote role with the flexibility to decide your business hours. Local candidates are preferred but others can still be considered. This role is a great opportunity to supplement your current job or private practice.
We're seeking to partner with International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaches, Clinical Psychologists, and counsellors to be part of a community working collaboratively to bring greater mental health access to the public to provide mental health coaching.
What You'll Do
Provide 1-on-1 telehealth professional or mental health coaching for Intellect’s clients
Focus on sub-clinical cases such as work stress, procrastination, work-life balance etc.
Support your clients in setting up either person or career goals, relationships, etc
Collaboratively work with the internal clinical team by suggesting improvements to the program and the platform.
Requirements
Requirements
Has an active International Coaching Federation Certification OR a Master / Postgraduate Diploma training in Counselling
Skilled in coaching techniques and/or evidence-based approaches (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, SFBT, etc.)
ICF Coaches must have at least 200 coaching hours
Counsellors must have at least 300 clinical hours post graduation
Candidate must be proficient in English and local language
Candidates with prior experience in EAP, counselling working adults or coaching managerial roles are prioritised.
УдалённоAddis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
УдалённоThese roles are home based in the EMEA time zone; Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones; Home based - EMEA
УдалённоThese roles are home based in the EMEA time zone; Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones; Home based - EMEA
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УдалённоThese roles are home based in the EMEA time zone; Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones; Home based - EMEA
УдалённоThese roles are home based in the EMEA time zone; Experience in managing distributed teams across different time zones; Home based - EMEA
УдалённоYou will therefore need to be located in one of those three Geos to manage that specific team that spans few timezones from you; Work remotely in a single major time zone