Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels)

On-site

Responsibilities

Write high quality content to promote and support community initiatives
Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions to community problems
Support the engagement by Canonical teams into the open source ecosystem What we are looking for in you

Our ambition is to set a standard of excellence when it comes to serving the open source ecosystem. This is your chance to be a part of that as a Community Engineer at Canonical .
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically proficient person who is passionate about open source software, Linux, and sustainable community building.
You will communicate effectively with developers and software engineers and represent not only the Ubuntu community but Canonical as a contributor to the wider Linux ecosystem.
experience with developer tools and open source projects
You have a clear public record of accomplishments (talks, blog posts, GitHub, X, etc.)
experience with some of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, DevOps, software development, testing and QA, package management, container technology
You are experienced working with open source communities and understand the workflow of volunteer contributors You have
experience in (technical) program management and have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Additional skills that you might also bring •
Experience with community management •
Experience with Developer advocacy •
Experience with contributing to open source projects What we offer colleagues
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 don't do the work of the community, but we facilitate that work to ensure that energetic and ambitious community members with their own vision of open source can benefit from the work Canonical does and bring their own flavor of Ubuntu into being, to meet the needs and express the interests of their community.
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 recognize outstanding performance.
In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave

We are building community management at scale. We have multiple positions available, at different seniority levels.
All applications and candidates are handled through this single entry point.
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The Community team at Canonical enables community leaders and participants to get things done, co-ordinating with Canonical teams and ensuring that community processes are efficient and well run.
You will play a key role in designing, executing, and scaling initiatives that foster a thriving community.
In this role, you will support community initiatives with your technical skills and strong organizational skills.
You work hand in hand with developers to smooth processes and integrate community plans with Canonical plans for maximum impact.
You can encourage and facilitate the creation of new technical projects that enhance the community contribution experience, and you represent community interests to Canonical teams.
You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs from conception through launch, working closely with Developer Relations engineers, technical authors, product managers, marketing teams, engineering teams, and external partners.
You will support and engage with volunteer developers in the Ubuntu community, addressing their concerns and helping them to create successful tools.