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Canonical

<div>
 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:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, &amp; Hardware Enablement
 </li>
 <li>
 Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
 </li>
 <li>
 AI/ML &amp; MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
 </li>
 <li>
 IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
 </li>
 <li>
 Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
 </li>
 <li>
 Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
 </li>
 <li>
 Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
 </li>
 <li>
 Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
 </li>
 <li>
 Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong sense of ownership
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solving and the ability to innovate
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Skills That We Value
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers &amp; Snaps
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Program
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
</div>

Technical Product Manager

<div>
 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 Hardware Certifications. 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.
 
 
 We are hiring a Product Manager for Hardware Certification. Ubuntu is the world's favourite Linux, used by developers around the world. Canonical has created a line of products and services that address primary challenges for those developing and deploying software. If you have a passion for operating systems, hardware optimisation, and infrastructure deployment, then you will love being part of our team.
 
 
 This is an exceptional opportunity for a competitive technology leader to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the roadmap of our Hardware Certification effort and drive our partnership with OEMs
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with our engineering team to shape the development roadmap for our Hardware Certification scheme
 </li>
 <li>
 Define future business models taking into account the competitive landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 Engage with the the Ubuntu user community, key partners, OEMs and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches. 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.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located in this region.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
 </li>
 <li>
 Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
 </li>
 <li>
 Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong sense of ownership
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solving and the ability to innovate
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with hardware/software testing frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience building a certification program
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Program
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
</div>

Product Manager - Hardware Certification

Product Manager

<div>
 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
 
 Product Manager - Industrial Sector Lead
 
 . Open source technologies are transforming the industrial sector, enabling innovation in IoT, edge computing, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Ubuntu is a key component of these innovations, widely deployed across manufacturing, automation, and industrial platforms. Canonical has created a product leadership role for industrial technologies. If you have a passion for tech and business, an appreciation for open source, and good communication skills, then you will enjoy a product leadership role at Canonical.
 
 
 This role is an exceptional opportunity for a technology leader in the industrial sector with experience in automation systems, IoT platforms, and edge computing. Key focus areas include:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 IoT solutions for smart manufacturing and industrial automation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Edge computing platforms for real-time processing and analytics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Robotics and AI applications for industrial use cases.
 </li>
 <li>
 Industry 4.0 technologies and integration with cloud platforms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Open source software and community engagement in industrial innovation.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy in the Industrial sector, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, while staying ahead of market demands. Sector Leads play a pivotal role in identifying market opportunities, bridging the gaps between technology and business, and fathoming user perception about the product to drive its success in the Industry. They collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and the management, to gather insights, to align business goals with market needs, and to drive the success of their products and contribute to the overall business strategy of the organization. Sector Leads in Canonical require a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, project management skills, and effective communication to successfully deliver a technology product that meets both user needs and business objectives. We prefer accomplished professionals with software engineering experience who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs to strategize product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source paradigm.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located within this region.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the lifecycle of the product development by reviewing the priorities and goals for the product you are responsible for.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to address common challenges across projects, to align on priorities, to enable informed decisions in the teams, and to keep business execution on track
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities, and to ensure alignment with Canonical's overall vision
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate the product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
 </li>
 <li>
 Practised product management experience in technical domains related to the usage and/or the management of open source software
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT, and edge computing technologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent writing and presentation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial astuteness for pricing and product strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of physical compute - servers, networking, storage
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of industrial-specific open source software such as IoT frameworks, OPC UA, EdgeX Foundry, ROS (Robot Operating System), and industrial automation platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of the open source infrastructure projects such Kubernetes and Openstack,
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid knowledge of Linux and the wider Open Source Software community and understanding of computer architecture, including awareness of Ubuntu offering
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion to write about technologies and the Tech landscape with an insatiable intellectual curiosity, and be passionate about the future of technology
 </li>
 <li>
 Have a strong sense of ownership with a view that every part of the product's success is your responsibility
 </li>
 <li>
 Be a problem solver and have the ability to think out of the box
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source philosophy
 </li>
 <li>
 Very good communications skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
</div>

Product Manager - Industrial Sector Lead

<div>
 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:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, &amp; Hardware Enablement
 </li>
 <li>
 Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
 </li>
 <li>
 AI/ML &amp; MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
 </li>
 <li>
 IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
 </li>
 <li>
 Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
 </li>
 <li>
 Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
 </li>
 <li>
 Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
 </li>
 <li>
 Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
 </li>
 <li>
 Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong sense of ownership
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solving and the ability to innovate
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Skills That We Value
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers &amp; Snaps
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Program
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
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Junior Product Manager

<div>
 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 Ubuntu Desktop. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business and open source community 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.
 
 
 Ubuntu is the world's favourite Linux, used by developers around the world. Canonical has created a line of products and services that address primary challenges for those developing and deploying software. If you have a deep empathy for the developer and administrator experience as well as a drive to deliver the best open source desktop operating system in the world, then you will love being part of our team.
 
 
 This is an exceptional opportunity for a competitive technology leader to:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Drive the vision of our desktop experience
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 Lead the roadmap of our desktop product
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 Drive our partnership with silicon vendors and OEMs
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 <li>
 Contribute to the largest Linux open source community
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 Define future business models taking into account the competitive landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 Engage with the the Ubuntu user community, key partners, HW manufacturers, and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches. 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.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located in this region.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
 </li>
 <li>
 Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
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 <li>
 Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
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 <li>
 Understanding of computer architecture, application development, enterprise IT, cloud or devices
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
 </li>
 <li>
 Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong sense of ownership
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solving and the ability to innovate
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Familiarity with the Linux open source software ecosystem including windows managers (GNOME, KDE), identity management solutions (Entra, Orca, LDAP), and application development frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with data center, embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Program
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
</div>

Product Manager - Desktop

<div>
 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
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Identity management - defining the way authentication, authorisation and identity governance controls are applied across Ubuntu One SSO and the other Canonical products
 </li>
 <li>
 Observability - outlining the strategy for the way Canonical products and charms perform tracing and are able to discern the underlying system health
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be based in this region.
 
 
 This role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the lifecycle of the product development by reviewing the priorities and goals for the products you are responsible for.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with the engineering leads to oversee the product development process
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities, and to ensure alignment with Canonical's overall vision
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop your team through coaching, mentoring and training
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish KPIs for project status reporting and communicate it across Canonical
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive execution excellence through continuous feedback and improvement
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the development of strategies to create and maintain high performing teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Seasoned product management experience in technical domains related to the usage and/or the management of open source software in the cloud native landscape
 </li>
 <li>
 Experiences designing or managing software operations for large scale distributed systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Good understanding of cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comprehensive knowledge of the common enterprise security and compliance requirements in the area of software operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive their execution to excellence
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion to write about technologies and experience in the area of developer marketing
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source philosophy
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with CNCF projects, identity or observability systems is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate an insatiable intellectual curiosity, and be passionate about the future of technology
 </li>
 <li>
 Have a strong sense of ownership. All parts of the product's success and your team's success are your responsibility.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be a problem solver, have the ability to think out of the box, and demonstrate visionary leadership
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
</div>

Product Manager - Cloud Native

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