About Canonical

Canonical is the leading provider of open source software and operating systems, powering global enterprise and technology markets with its flagship platform, Ubuntu. Ubuntu drives breakthrough initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Serving the world's top public cloud and silicon providers, plus industry leaders across sectors, Canonical pioneers global distributed collaboration. With over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries and minimal office-based roles, the company emphasizes a remote-first culture. Teams connect 2-4 times yearly in inspiring global locations for strategy alignment and execution. Founder-led, profitable, and rapidly growing, Canonical is at the forefront of open source transformation.

Role Overview

As a Product Manager at Canonical, you'll join a team of technologists passionate about delivering products that shape market demands and elevate open source everywhere. This general application track matches your expertise to roles across exciting domains like Ubuntu Platform, Ubuntu Pro Services, AI/ML & MLOps, IoT, Cloud, Telco, Finance, Automotive, and Application Management. Home-based in the EMEA timezone, you'll set clear visions, prioritize effectively, and ensure high-quality delivery meeting business and user needs. Excel in leadership, communication, and technical vision to drive tomorrow's product strategies. Interviews identify the perfect software product fit for your interests.

Key Responsibilities

Canonical Product Managers lead the full product lifecycle, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management, and communication. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams like engineering, sales, and marketing.
• Setting product vision and direction for new and existing market opportunities.
• Prioritizing work to deliver right products at the right time.
• Driving engagement, promoting open source practices, and overseeing from conception to delivery.

Push technology boundaries in domains like Ubuntu Desktop/Server, AI infrastructure, edge computing, Kubernetes, and automotive standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Canonical seeks product managers who are technology professionals with software engineering backgrounds aspiring to business executive roles. Essential qualifications include:

• Demonstrated software engineering experience.
• Strong intellect and drive to advance open source communities.
• Expertise in product strategy, market analysis, and lifecycle management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Passion for making open source easier, more reliable, and secure for enterprises.

Domain expertise in AI/ML, cloud, IoT, telco, finance, automotive, or related fields preferred. If your expertise aligns with Canonical's mission, apply—even if not listed.

Benefits & Perks

Joining Canonical offers premium benefits tailored to a global, remote workforce:

• 100% home-based in EMEA with flexible remote work.
• Global collaboration with diverse teams in 75+ countries.
• 2-4 annual in-person meetings in exciting international locations.
• Competitive compensation in the tech sector.
• Work on transformative open source projects impacting enterprises worldwide.
• Professional development in a founder-led, growth-oriented environment.

Career Growth

Canonical invests in product managers as future business executives and entrepreneurs. Hone skills in strategy, product development, engagement, and open source promotion. Advance from technical leadership to executive roles, contributing to Canonical's ambition: providing 'most software to most companies' across every compute class. Leverage Ubuntu's ubiquity in cloud, AI, IoT, and beyond for unparalleled career acceleration in open source.

Why Join Canonical

Canonical is transforming enterprises through open source, making Ubuntu fundamental to software landscapes—from public clouds to specialized verticals like finance and automotive. Be part of a profitable, growing company pioneering distributed work. Shape open source's bigger impact with reliable, secure solutions. Your work elevates quality, outreach, and community—delivering products that matter globally. Remote-first culture ensures work-life balance while fostering innovation.

Role FAQs

Q: What locations are available? Home-based in EMEA timezone; must be located in the region.

Q: Do I need specific domain experience? Roles span Ubuntu, AI/ML, IoT, Cloud, Telco, Finance, Automotive, and more. We'll match your fit.

Q: What's the interview process? Discussions identify software products aligning with your interests and expertise.

Q: Is travel required? Occasional 2-4 yearly in-person team meetings in global locations.

Q: Why open source at Canonical? We're advancing Ubuntu to cover every application class on every compute, driving enterprise innovation.