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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT initiatives. We are hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect in our Alliances team to help our biggest partners, such as Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, and Tata, understand and embrace our open source platform.
This role involves working with a worldwide field engineering team to enable the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will help global companies transition to public and private cloud infrastructure, cloud native operations, and open source applications. You will support various alliances and partners of Canonical to adopt our products and technologies, and work with business leaders to define joint go-to-market programs from a technical perspective.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking, and services in real-world environments.
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or On-Premises.
- Integrate popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra, and NGINX.
- Help partners to architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies.
- Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with partners.
- Prepare and run onboarding sessions/workshops to promote Canonical products and solutions.
What We Are Looking For:
- Extensive experience with Linux (preferably Ubuntu), Kubernetes, Ceph, and software automation.
- Experience designing and implementing solutions on public or private clouds.
- Proficient in Python and bash with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High motivation with the ability to multi-task and follow up on commitments.
- Interest in customer-facing engagement and understanding customer needs.
- Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time.
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus and annual compensation reviews.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations for team events and meetings.
Canonical fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of background.
