Canonical is seeking an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field Engineers in the Americas. As a leader within our pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source, you will guide your team through Presales and Professional Services activities, helping customers architect, design, and deliver secure connected device solutions.

What You'll Do

Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, ranging from graduate to senior, in the areas of Presales and Professional Services.
Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and being a trusted advisor.
Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback to team members.
Identify and measure key 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.
Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders.

What We're Looking For

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Extensive embedded Linux experience, such as with Yocto.
Extensive general Linux experience, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
Ability to manage a small team.
Experience with customer engagements.
Professional written and spoken English.
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
Ability to communicate the business benefits of technology.
An humble learner and quick study.

Nice to Have

RTOS experience.
Additional languages, both programming and human.
Previous experience working in a remote-first, diverse, distributed company.

Technical Stack

Linux, Ubuntu, Yocto, Debian
Golang, Python, C, C++, Rust

Team & Environment

You will lead a small team of Field engineers. This is a regional team within one of three Geos (Americas, EMEA, APAC). You will report directly into the leadership team.

Benefits & Compensation

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
Annual compensation review.
Recognition rewards.
Annual holiday leave.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

Work Mode

This is a global, remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the Americas.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.