IoT Solutions Architecture Manager

Canonical; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services. This remote role requires strong Linux and coding skills, alongside team management experience, to assist customers in creating secure, connected devices. Join a pioneering company in open source technology, where you can thrive in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints

USD 2,000/year personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual leave, maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues

Travel upgrades for company events

Qualifications

• Strong academic record from high school and university.
• Extensive embedded Linux experience.
• Fluency in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Field engineers.
• Solving customer problems by promoting technologies.
• Coaching and mentoring team members.

Skills

Linux

Coding

Scripting

Team Management

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Yocto

Debian

Ubuntu

Golang

Python

C

C++

Rust

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, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, and few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

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

We are hiring an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services, assisting customers with solution architecture, design, and delivery.

Location: This is a remote role, managing a team in one of three geographic regions: Americas, EMEA, or APAC. You must be located in one of these regions to manage the respective team spanning multiple time zones.

Our IoT mission is to enable companies to create secure, connected devices. Canonical provides the Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Our customers develop mission-critical control systems, gateways, and appliances that meet strict quality and security standards. We aim to bring this security level to the broader consumer electronics and device market.

Our Field Engineers are thought leaders, solving complex problems with hands-on embedded Linux expertise. They are passionate about helping customers achieve technical and business goals and demonstrate how Canonical’s open source approach benefits emerging edge compute fields. They also develop their colleagues' skills and understanding of technology and customer business strategies.

This role requires a blend of skills. Candidates should be proficient in Linux, coding, and scripting, with experience in low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware, and embedded software development. They should thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment and be driven, business-focused technologists who enjoy team leadership and celebrating wins.

The role entails:

• Leading and developing a team of Field engineers (from graduate to senior levels) in Presales and Professional Services
• Solving customer problems by promoting our technologies and acting as a trusted advisor
• Working remotely within a single major time zone
• Coaching, mentoring, and providing career development feedback
• Monitoring team health indicators
• Implementing disciplined engineering processes
• Representing your team and products to stakeholders, partners, and customers
• Developing and promoting excellent engineering and organizational practices
• Planning and managing progress on goals and projects
• Participating actively in leadership collaborations

What we are looking for in you:

• Strong academic record from high school and university
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Extensive embedded Linux experience (e.g., Yocto)
• Deep Linux experience (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
• Team management experience
• Customer engagement experience
• Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to communicate technology benefits to business stakeholders
• Quick learner and humble in approach

Desirable traits include RTOS experience, additional languages, and prior remote, diverse, distributed work experience.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000/year personal learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave, maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering open source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu, shaping the future of AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, maintain high standards, and promote excellence. Most colleagues work remotely, fostering a flexible, innovative environment.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair consideration of all applications.