Overview
IoT Solutions Architecture Manager role at Canonical. This is a remote role managing a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery. Location: remote within Americas, EMEA or APAC; you will need to be located in one of these three Geos to manage the team across multiple time zones.
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 cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We are a founder-led, profitable and growing company with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and mostly remote roles. Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution.
Our Internet of Things mission is to enable companies to make fleets of very secure connected devices. Canonical provides the base Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Customers create mission-critical control systems, gateways and appliances that meet stringent quality and security requirements, and we aim to extend this level of security to the wider consumer electronics and device market.
Field Engineers are thought leaders who help customers solve hard problems, with hands-on expertise in embedded Linux strategy and delivery. They develop their colleagues and deepen their understanding of technology, customer business thinking, and continuous improvement and personal development.
This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters with experience in low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies. They should enjoy a fast-paced, diverse set of client engagements and be confident balancing technology with business outcomes.
The role entails
* Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, ranging from graduate to senior, in Presales and Professional Services
* Solve customer problems by promoting Canonical technologies and acting as a trusted advisor
* Work remotely in a single major time zone
* Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback
* Identify and measure team health indicators
* Implement disciplined engineering processes
* Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
* Develop and evangelise strong engineering and organizational practices
* Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
* Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders
What we are looking for in you
* Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field
* Extensive embedded Linux experience - Yocto or other
* Extensive Linux experience - Debian or Ubuntu preferred
* Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
* Ability to manage a small team
* Experience with customer engagements
* Professional written and spoken English
* Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
* Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
* Ability to communicate the business benefits of technology
* Humble learner and quick study
Other desirable traits include RTOS experience, additional programming and human languages, and previous experience in a remote-first, diverse, distributed company.
What we offer you
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and are at the heart of AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and pursue excellence. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004; working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
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. We will give every applicant fair consideration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr