Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial

Canonical; Moncton; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company is seeking a Technical Manager with a passion for open source and precision engineering. This role involves leading a dedicated team to adapt products for automotive and industrial requirements while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers the opportunity to shape the engineering vision and strategy in a fully remote environment, fostering a collaborative culture and promoting agile practices. With a focus on quality and developer experience, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the automotive sector.

Benefits

Fully remote work since 2004

Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD annually

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity to travel for company events

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering and Linux with a focus on open source.
• Deep knowledge of automotive standards and embedded development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a globally distributed engineering team and define the engineering roadmap.
• Represent Canonical in the automotive community and promote software development practices.

Skills

Software Engineering

Linux

Open Source

C/C++ Programming

Python Programming

Automotive Standards

Agile Development

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

We have created a role for a Technical Manager, Automotive and Industrial with a passion for open source and precision engineering. Today, Canonical provides secure and reliable products to our industrial and automotive partners. Our solutions bridge the gap between open-source innovation and industry-specific requirements, including stringent certification processes. Our goal is to enable industries such as automotive to leverage our open source portfolio, from the factory to the cloud, supporting automotive innovation with a secure and advanced platform.

Your role will include leading a team of dedicated engineers to adapt our products to automotive and industrial requirements. You will represent Canonical and Ubuntu in the industrial and automotive communities and standards consortia, ensuring our Linux distribution and products support standards related to processes, cybersecurity, and safety, such as IEC 61508, ISO 9001, ISO 21434, UNECE R155 & R156, ISO 26262 ASIL, and ASPICE. You will also focus on enhancing delivery quality, security, and developer experience, leading strategy and execution while fostering a positive culture. You will report to the Vice President of Engineering Excellence and work closely with the Automotive Product Manager to define and execute the vision and roadmap for automotive at Canonical.

Location: This is a globally remote role.

What you'll do

1. Refine the vision and strategy for automotive at Canonical with Product Management
2. Define and execute an engineering roadmap for the automotive team
3. Represent Ubuntu and Canonical in the automotive community, including customers, partners, and consortia
4. Lead our Linux distribution and open source software strategy in automotive
5. Build and lead a globally distributed engineering team, guiding and overseeing their work
6. Develop skills through coaching, feedback, and hands-on technical leadership
7. Set expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
8. Promote modern, agile software development practices
9. Develop and evangelize engineering and organizational practices
10. Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
11. Work remotely with international travel twice a year, up to two weeks at a time

Who you are

• Strong background in software engineering, Linux, and open source
• Deep knowledge of Linux packages and embedded development
• Familiarity with automotive and industry standards such as ISO21434, ISO26262, SOTIF, IEC 61508, and experience leading compliant product development
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming
• Practical experience in automotive, functional safety, embedded systems, and cloud software trends
• Experience leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, timely software
• Passion for developing and growing people
• Experience working in an agile environment

What we offer you

Your pay depends on location, experience, and skills. In addition to base salary, benefits may include bonuses and incentives. Our compensation philosophy ensures equity across our global workforce.

• Fully remote work since 2004
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD annually
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel for company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for excellence. Since 2004, we've been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous learning.

We promote a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered fairly regardless of your background or identity.