Overview
IoT Solutions Architecture Manager role at Canonical. This is a remote role, running a team in one of three Geos : Americas, EMEA or APAC. You will lead a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems with Ubuntu as a widely used platform in enterprise initiatives including cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.
Canonical is founded, profitable and growing, with a distributed workforce across 75+ countries. Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, ranging from graduate to senior, in the areas of 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 organisational 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 / Qualifications
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical fieldExtensive embedded Linux experience — Yocto or otherExtensive Linux experience — Debian or Ubuntu preferredFluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or RustAbility to manage a small teamExperience with customer engagementsProfessional written and spoken EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to communicate the business benefits of technologyHumility, quick studyDesirable traits
RTOS experience, additional languages (programming and human), and prior experience in a remote-first, diverse, distributed companyWhat we offer you / Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesTravel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open source project and platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and uphold high standards. 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 create a better work environment and better products. We will give every applicant fair consideration.
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