IoT Solutions Architecture Manager; Americas

IoT Solutions Architecture Manager (Americas only)

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We are hiring an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery.

Location: Remote role within the Americas geo. You will manage a team that spans a few timezones.

Our Internet of Things mission is to enable companies to make fleets of secure connected devices. Canonical provides the base Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Customers build mission‑critical control systems, gateways and appliances that need to meet stringent quality and security requirements.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Knows Linux well and is a proficient coder and scripter.
• Has experience of low‑level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies.
• Is comfortable with embedded Linux (Yocto or other) and Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
• Can speak at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++ or Rust fluently.
• Has a strong academic track record and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Is able to manage a small team and lead customer engagements.
• Communicates effectively in written and spoken English.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability and a drive to meet commitments.
• Can articulate the business benefits of technology.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, from graduate to senior, in Presales and Professional Services.
• Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and acting as a trusted adviser.
• Work remotely in a single major time zone.
• Coach, mentor and provide career development feedback.
• Identify and measure team health indicators.
• Implement disciplined engineering processes.
• Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners and customers.
• Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices.
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects.
• Collaborate with other leaders as an active part of the leadership team.

Other desirable traits include RTOS experience, additional programming or human languages, and experience in a remote‑first distributed company.

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance‑driven bonus or commission, and a range of benefits:

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Annual and mid‑year compensation review.
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues globally.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events.

About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are shaping the future of software across AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining our team.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and give all applicants fair consideration.

Seniority level
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Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
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Full‑time
Job function
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Engineering and Information Technology