Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely adopted in various enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical operates with a distributed team of over 1000 colleagues across more than 70 countries, with minimal office-based roles. The company is founder-led, profitable, and continually expanding.
We are looking to hire a Cloud Solutions Architect in our Alliances team. This role is crucial for assisting our prominent partners—companies like Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, and Tata—in understanding and embracing our open-source platform for their needs and the needs of their customers.
As part of the worldwide field engineering team, you will provide expert insights into real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps, and various related technologies. This team is also focused on understanding business issues—building solutions that are reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Understanding Ubuntu, Linux, networking, and services in real-world environments.
- Architecting cloud infrastructure solutions using technologies like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark, both on-premises and in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Integrating popular open-source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra, and NGINX.
- Aiding partners in architecting joint solutions using Canonical's technologies.
- Designing and publishing joint Reference Architectures and validating them with various partners.
- Running onboarding sessions and workshops to promote Canonical's products and solutions.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience with Linux (preferably Ubuntu), Kubernetes, and Ceph.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions in public or private cloud environments.
- Proficiency in Python and bash troubleshooting skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High motivation, ability to multi-task, and a reliable follow-up on commitments.
- Interest in customer-facing engagements, including pitching and understanding customer needs.
- Passion for open-source technologies, cloud-native development, and data center technologies.
- Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time.
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus and regular compensation reviews.
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity for global travel to meet colleagues.
- 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, publishing Ubuntu—one of the most significant open-source projects that supports AI, IoT, and cloud initiatives. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment, fostering excellence, and setting high standards for potential team members.
Canonical has been a remote-first company since 2004, offering a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge digital business practices.
