About the Job: Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely utilized in innovative enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve prominent public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, employing over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, with very few office-based roles. Employees meet in person two to four times a year in diverse locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is founder-led, profitable, and in a growth phase.
Ready to apply for roles like this?
Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.
Unlock employer & apply directly
We are hiring an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field Engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, assisting customers with solution architecture, design, and delivery. Our Internet of Things mission is to empower companies to create fleets of highly secure connected devices. Canonical provides the core Ubuntu OS and kernel, featuring secure update and management mechanisms. Our customers build mission-critical control systems, gateways, and appliances that must comply with strict quality and security requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of Field Engineers, ranging from graduates to senior staff, in the areas of Presales and Professional Services.
- Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and acting as a trusted advisor.
- Work remotely within a designated major time zone.
- Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback to team members.
- Identify and measure team health indicators and implement disciplined engineering processes.
- Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers.
- Develop and evangelize strong engineering and organizational practices.
- Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects as an active member of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Extensive embedded Linux experience, including Yocto or similar.
- Proficient Linux experience, preferably with Debian or Ubuntu.
- Fluency in at least one programming language: Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
- Ability to manage a small team and engage with customers effectively.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
- Ability to communicate the business benefits of technology.
- A humble learner and quick study.
Desirable Traits:
- Experience with RTOS and additional programming and human languages.
- Previous experience in a remote-first, diverse, and distributed company.
Work Conditions:
- This position is remote, requiring the candidate to be located in one of the geographic areas: Americas, EMEA, or APAC.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
- A distributed work environment with team-building events held twice a year.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program and opportunities for travel.
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global shift to open source, as the publisher of Ubuntu—an essential open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. We recruit globally, maintaining high standards for our team members, and promote a workplace free from discrimination. Our diverse workforce fosters innovation and enhances product development.
