OverviewCanonical 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.
Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.
The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices.
Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring a Solutions Architect for Automotive to help our partners (companies like Mercedes, Ford, GM, Elektrobit, Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and the like) and prospects understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers.Our worldwide field engineering team apply expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps and a wide range of associated technologies.
We are experts in the whole open source stack, from kernel to desktop, from cloud to embedded.
And we continue to expand our range of offerings to bring our security, management and developer experience to the smallest Linux environments and devices.
Our team is also interested in business problems - building things reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively, and we have to learn to speak the language of our customers and their industries.Beyond an expected Automotive expertise, this career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills.
Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters.
They will have experience of low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies.
They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs.
Competitive, business-focused technologists at heart, they are also dedicated team players that take pride in team and company wins.We often say that our field engineers have 'the hardest job at Canonical' because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well-informed answer.
We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to ensure that is true.Location: This is a home-based role, we are hiring worldwide.What your day will look likeEngage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technologyLiaise with other Canonical\'s experts (mastering the Cloud, Kubernetes, Security or Safety, etc) to aggregate our collective knowledge into comprehensive solutions for our prospective clientsParticipate to the delivery of select projects related to Embedded Linux, including demos and PoCsConvey market requirements to key stakeholders in our organization, and sometimes participate to the development or refining of generic solutions to unlock market potentialBe both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to CanonicalIf you have a passion for the latest open source technologies applied to Automotive, if you want to play an active role in building Software Defined Vehicles, if you are curious with a will to learn how to leverage and adapt Cloud technologies to the embedded world, you will love working at Canonical.What we are looking for in youBachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or related technical fieldExtensive Linux experience - Debian or Ubuntu preferredSolid embedded Linux experience - Yocto or RTOSFluency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or RustProfessional written and spoken English in addition to the local languageExcellent communication and presentation skillsInterest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needsResult-oriented, ability to multi-taskA personal drive to meet commitmentsAn humble learner and quick studyRelevant experience in the Automotive industryAlbeit many projects can be done remotely, the successful candidate will be willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferencesAdditional skills that you might also bringExperience with ISO26262 and/or ISO21434Experience with customer engagementsWhat we offer youDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we\'ve been working remotely since 2004!
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and othersPriority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source.
As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis.
We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.
Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn current skills, and raise your game.
Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.Canonical is an equal chance employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.
Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.
Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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