Overview
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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.
Location
This 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 you
Compensation 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 Canonical
Canonical 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 level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industries
* Software Development
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