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CanonicalSolution Architecture Manager
Canonical is seeking a Solution Architecture Manager to lead a global team of field engineers specialising in public and private cloud technologies. As the publisher of…
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Canonical is seeking a Solution Architecture Manager to lead a global team of field engineers specialising in public and private cloud technologies. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical helps organisations adopt reliable and secure open source software, including Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, and MLOps platforms across various industries such as telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and media. In this remote-first role, you will guide and mentor engineering talent ranging from graduate to senior…
Job Description
Canonical is seeking a Solution Architecture Manager to lead a global team of field engineers specialising in public and private cloud technologies. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical helps organisations adopt reliable and secure open source software, including Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, and MLOps platforms across various industries such as telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and media.
In this remote-first role, you will guide and mentor engineering talent ranging from graduate to senior levels, oversee professional services and technical presales, and engage directly with customers to solve complex cloud infrastructure challenges. The ideal leader combines technical acumen with strong coaching abilities, capable of driving team execution while participating in hands-on delivery and presales discussions.
Canonical has operated as a distributed company since 2004, offering global compensation reviews, structured professional development budgets, generous paid time off, and periodic in-person team gatherings.
Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of field engineers from graduate to senior levels across presales and professional services
- Engage in technical presales conversations to provide expert advice and help the department achieve quarterly goals
- Guide customer interactions to design public and private cloud solutions matching specific workload needs
- Monitor team health indicators, implement disciplined engineering practices, and oversee project delivery
- Represent the engineering team and product portfolio to internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers
- Collaborate with other company leaders as an active participant of the leadership team
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies including Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, and Ceph
- Practical background in Linux and networking
- Previous experience in technical presales
- Proven track record of leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Willingness to travel up to 25 percent of the time for internal events, tech events, and customer meetings
- Availability to work remotely within a single major time zone
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Python
- Bilingual abilities with a preference for Spanish or French
- Experience collaborating with external partners
- Experience working with multiple internal teams to supply stakeholder feedback for engineering roadmaps
- An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven annual bonus alongside base compensation reviewed annually
- Forty days of annual leave per annum including public holidays and company holiday periods
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints in a distributed work environment
- Annual personal learning and development budget of 2000 USD
- Maternity and paternity leave provisions
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades during long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is home-based and operates remotely within a single major time zone.
What is the expected travel requirement for this role?
You must be willing to travel up to 25 percent of the time to attend internal company events, external tech events, and customer meetings.
What salary does Canonical offer for this position?
The posting does not specify a concrete salary figure, noting that compensation is shaped globally by geographical location, experience, and performance.
What qualifications are preferred in addition to core requirements?
Additional preferred skills include Python knowledge, fluency in Spanish or French, prior collaboration with external partners, and an exceptional academic background.
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