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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We operate with a global distributed model with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable and growing. Our product management team are technologists who deliver products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software. 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 tomorrow's business and open source community needs.
LocationThis role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located in this region.
What you will do
Drive the vision of our desktop experience
Lead the roadmap of our desktop product
Drive partnerships with silicon vendors and OEMs
Contribute to the largest Linux open source community
Define future business models considering the competitive landscape
Engage with the Ubuntu user community, key partners, hardware manufacturers, and leading customers to enable commercial success and drive go-to-market
This role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy, translating the product vision into actionable plans and successful market launches. Our product managers are technology professionals blending technical depth with strategic thinking, analytics, project management, and effective communication to meet user needs and business objectives.
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, enterprise IT, cloud or devices
Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
Strong work ethic and alignment with the open source movement
Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning
Strong sense of ownership
Problem solving and the ability to innovate
Outstanding English communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Nice-to-have skills
Familiarity with the Linux open source software ecosystem including window managers (GNOME, KDE), identity management solutions, and application development frameworks
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers
Familiarity with data center, embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
What we offer youCompensation is based on location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission and a range of benefits designed to reflect our values and local needs.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. We publish Ubuntu and are at the heart of AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since Canonical's inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. All applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of identity.
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionProduct Management and Marketing
IndustriesSoftware Development
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