Product Manager - Networking

Canonical; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Product Manager specializing in Networking to drive product strategy and engagement in the open-source community. This role involves leading the integration of Ubuntu as the OS for Smart NIC products, shaping development roadmaps, and engaging with key customers to ensure commercial success. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, technical expertise in Linux, and a passion for technology. Join a dynamic team that values continuous learning and innovation, and contribute to shaping the future of open-source solutions across various industries.

Benefits

Distributed Work Environment

Learning and Development Budget

Annual Compensation Review

Performance Bonuses

Parental Leave

Travel Perks

Qualifications

• Experience in product management with a focus on software and open source.
• Understanding of Linux, network protocols, and enterprise architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development lifecycle and collaborate across teams.
• Shape development roadmaps for Smart NIC and ToR switches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Vision

Product Strategy

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Innovation

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Curiosity and Continuous Learning

Education

Strong Academic Results

Product Management Experience in Software

Tools

Linux

Network Protocols

SONiC

FRRouting

Job description

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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 initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud providers, silicon companies, and industry leaders across sectors. We have a global, distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, with few office-based roles. Teams meet periodically in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Our product management team comprises technologists passionate about delivering products that shape market demands and promote open source software globally. This application track is for a product management position focused on Networking. Apply if you excel in leadership, communication, technical vision, and can drive product strategy for future business needs.

We believe open source is transforming enterprise solutions and will continue to expand into vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, reliable, and secure. We aim to provide 'most software to most companies', starting with Ubuntu and expanding across various applications and compute classes. We select product managers for their intellect and drive to advance the open source community, focusing on improving quality, outreach, and impact.

This role involves leadership in Smart NIC and ToR switches sectors, requiring an analytical storyteller with strong messaging skills and understanding of leveraging these technologies with Linux. Preferably, candidates have software engineering management experience and aspire to become business leaders and entrepreneurs in product strategy and engagement. At Canonical, you will engage with the open-source community and industry partners to develop innovative Smart NIC and ToR solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core integration as the OS for Smart NIC products
2. Shaping development roadmaps for Smart NIC and ToR switches
3. Engaging with the ecosystem and key customers
4. Enabling commercial success and guiding product direction
5. Driving go-to-market strategies and execution

This role covers product leadership and go-to-market strategy, ensuring alignment from conception to delivery, and staying ahead of market demands. Product managers at Canonical bridge technology and business, identify market opportunities, and work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and management to ensure product success and contribute to overall strategy. Candidates should possess technical expertise, strategic thinking, project management skills, and effective communication abilities.

Location: This role is remote within the EMEA region, and candidates must be based there.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing the product development lifecycle
2. Collaborating across teams
3. Conducting market research and analyzing industry trends
4. Communicating product vision and updates
5. Iterating based on user feedback
6. Supporting go-to-market strategies and customer engagement

Ideal candidates will have:

1. Strong academic results
2. Understanding of Linux and open source communities
3. Passion for technology writing
4. Work ethic and alignment with open source values
5. Product management experience in software (for senior roles)
6. Knowledge of hyperscale and enterprise data center architectures
7. Deep understanding of network protocols and hardware/software integration
8. Familiarity with relevant software and standards (e.g., SONiC, FRRouting)
9. Experience with large-scale network design and operation
10. Curiosity and continuous learning mindset
11. Ownership, problem-solving, and innovation skills
12. Excellent English communication skills
13. Ability to travel up to four times a year

Nice-to-have skills include familiarity with specific verticals, cloud-native tech, and embedded systems.

We offer:

1. Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints
2. Learning and development budget
3. Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
4. Benefits like leave, parental leave, assistance programs, and travel perks

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and promote excellence. Working here means thinking differently, learning continuously, and pushing your limits.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.