About the Role
Canonical is seeking a passionate Technical Manager for our Automotive and Industrial division. This role focuses on leveraging open-source solutions and precision engineering to meet the stringent requirements of these industries. You will lead a team in adapting Canonical's products, ensuring they align with industry standards and certifications.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Management to shape the vision and strategy for automotive solutions at Canonical.
- Develop and execute an engineering roadmap for the automotive team.
- Represent Ubuntu and Canonical within the automotive community, including customers, partners, and standards consortia.
- Lead the strategy for Canonical's Linux distribution and open-source software in the automotive sector.
- Build, lead, and coordinate a globally distributed team of engineers.
- Foster skill development through coaching, feedback, and technical leadership.
- Manage expectations with engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
- Promote modern, agile software development practices.
- Contribute to the development and evangelization of engineering and organizational best practices.
- Cultivate a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
- Work remotely with occasional international travel (up to two weeks annually) for company events.
Qualifications
- Strong background in software engineering, Linux, and open source.
- In-depth knowledge of Linux packages and embedded development.
- Familiarity with automotive and industrial standards such as ISO21434, ISO26262, SOTIF, IEC 61508.
- Experience leading product development compliant with relevant standards.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming.
- Practical experience in the automotive sector, including functional safety, embedded systems, and cloud technologies.
- Proven experience in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers.
- Track record of delivering high-quality software on time.
- Passion for developing and growing individuals.
- Experience in agile development environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive base pay, dependent on location, experience, and skills.
- Eligibility for annual bonuses and sales incentives.
- A commitment to global workforce equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, which may vary by location.
- A fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget ($2,000 USD per annum).
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for travel to 'sprints' and company events.
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades.
About Canonical
Canonical is a leader in open-source technology, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We are a remote-first company committed to innovation and excellence. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Canonical is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
