Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial

Canonical; Sherbrooke; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology firm is seeking a Technical Manager, Automotive and Industrial, to lead an engineering team and ensure that products meet automotive standards. The role is fully remote and offers a competitive base pay with various benefits, including a personal development budget. Candidates should have strong software engineering, Linux, and open source backgrounds, along with experience in automotive industry standards.

Benefits

Fully remote working environment

Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Linux packages and embedded development.
• Knowledge of automotive and industry standards such as ISO21434, ISO26262.
• Experience leading product development initiatives aligning with compliance.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead a team of engineers to adapt products for automotive.
• Represent Canonical in the automotive community.
• Ensure software strategy supports industry standards.

Skills

Software engineering

Linux

Open source background

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Experience in agile development

Coaching/Mentoring

Job description

Overview

We have created a role for a Technical Manager, Automotive and Industrial with a passion for open source and precision engineering. Canonical provides secure and reliable products to industrial and automotive partners. Our solutions bridge Open-Source innovation and industry-specific requirements represented by stringent certification processes, enabling industries such as automotive to leverage our open source portfolio. From the factory to the cloud by way of the car, we are committed to providing the most secure and advanced platform for automotive innovation.

Location: This is a Globally remote role.

What you will do

• Grow and lead a team of engineers aiming at adapting Canonical products to automotive and industrial requirements.
• Represent Canonical and Ubuntu in the industrial and automotive community and standards consortia.
• Ensure our Linux distribution, open source software strategy, and ways of working support standards addressing processes, cyber-security and safety concerns such as IEC 61508, ISO9001 and automotive-specific ISO 21434, UNECE R155 & R156, ISO26262 ASIL (from B to D) or ASPICE.
• Lead delivery quality, security, and developer experience; influence culture, strategy, and execution with your team.
• Collaborate with the VP of Engineering Excellence and Automotive Product Manager to define and execute a vision and roadmap for automotive at Canonical.
• Lead, challenge, and grow the engineering organization; report to senior leadership and coordinate with other teams.
• Work from home with international travel twice a year, up to two weeks at a time, for company events.

Who you are

• You have a strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Linux packages and embedded development.
• You have knowledge of automotive and industry standards such as ISO21434, ISO26262, SOTIF, IEC 61508, and ideally have led product development initiatives that fulfilled compliance with one or more of the mentioned standards.
• You have experience in C/C++ and Python programming.
• You have practical experience in automotive, including functional safety, embedded systems, cloud and related software trends.
• You have experience leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers.
• You have a track record of timely delivery and high-quality software.
• You enjoy developing and growing people and have a track record of doing it.
• You have experience working in an agile development environment.

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits below, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location; for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment - we\'ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
• Priority Pass for travel 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. As the company that publishes Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud—we are changing the world. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence and aim to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.