About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's leading open source operating system powering enterprise innovation across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. As a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, Canonical employs over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries with very few office-based roles. Teams align on strategy through in-person meetings 2-4 times yearly in exciting global locations. Founder-led and profitable, Canonical is growing rapidly while delivering mission-critical software to the world's top public cloud providers, silicon manufacturers, and industry leaders.

Canonical's commitment to open source transforms how enterprises solve business challenges. With Ubuntu at its core, the company expands to provide the most software to the most companies, covering every application class on every compute platform. From desktop to edge devices, Canonical elevates open source reliability, security, and ease of deployment.

Role Overview

The Junior Product Manager role at Canonical is an entry point into shaping the future of open source software. This home-based position in the EMEA time zone offers technologists passionate about product leadership the chance to drive strategy across diverse domains like Ubuntu Platform, AI/ML, IoT, Cloud, Telco, Finance, Automotive, and more. You'll set product vision, prioritize effectively, and ensure teams deliver solutions meeting business and user needs. During interviews, Canonical matches candidates to specific products aligning with their interests and expertise.

Ideal for software engineers aspiring to business leadership, this role blends technical depth with strategic thinking. Product managers at Canonical oversee the full lifecycle—from conception to market delivery—while pushing boundaries into new opportunities in specialized vertical markets.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Product Manager, you'll lead the product development lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, design, and business teams. Core duties include:

• Reviewing and setting priorities and goals for your product area
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute on vision
• Defining clear product strategy and technical roadmap
• Prioritizing features to balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility
• Driving stakeholder engagement and promoting open source adoption
• Analyzing market trends to identify opportunities in domains like Ubuntu Pro, Kubernetes, or automotive standards

Your work directly impacts Canonical's mission to make open source the foundation of enterprise software everywhere.

Qualifications & Requirements

Canonical seeks Junior Product Managers with a strong software engineering background and a drive to advance open source. Key qualifications include:

• Technical expertise in software development or related fields
• Demonstrated passion for open source communities and technologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Experience or strong interest in product management, strategy, or project delivery
• Ability to thrive in a remote-first, global environment
• Location in EMEA time zone for effective collaboration

No specific domain experience required—Canonical routes candidates to fitting teams across Ubuntu, AI/ML, IoT, cloud, and emerging sectors. Intellect, drive, and alignment with open source values are paramount.

Benefits & Perks

Joining Canonical means embracing a remote-first culture with unparalleled flexibility:

• Home-based work in EMEA with no commute
• Global team collaboration tools and 2-4 annual in-person strategy offsites in inspiring locations
• Competitive compensation in the tech sector
• Work on breakthrough technologies shaping AI, cloud, and IoT
• Founder-led environment fostering innovation and rapid career progression

Canonical invests in your growth through exposure to enterprise leaders and open source pioneers.

Career Growth

Canonical's Product Managers evolve from technologists to business executives and entrepreneurs. Juniors quickly gain responsibility across high-impact domains, building expertise in strategy, analytics, and market expansion. With mentorship from seasoned leaders, you'll drive products from ideation to global deployment, positioning yourself for senior roles in a profitable, scaling company. The open source focus hones skills transferable to any tech leadership path.

Why Join Canonical

Canonical stands at the forefront of open source transformation, powering Ubuntu in public clouds, silicon stacks, and edge computing. Work with customers like the world's top hyperscalers while contributing to communities via Kubeflow, MAAS, and Juju. The remote-first model, combined with global meetups, offers the best of distributed work and human connection. In a founder-led company that's profitable and expanding, you'll shape tomorrow's software landscape.

Role FAQs

What domains can I work in? Ubuntu Platform, Pro Services, AI/ML, IoT, Cloud, Telco, Finance, Automotive, Application Management, and more. Interviews match you to the best fit.

Is experience required? Software engineering background preferred; passion for open source and product thinking essential for juniors.

What's the location setup? Fully remote, home-based in EMEA time zone.

How does Canonical support remote work? Advanced tools, regular global offsites, and a culture built for distributed teams over 20+ years.

Apply now to drive open source innovation with Ubuntu at Canonical!