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CanonicalSolutions Architect for Automotive
Canonical publishes Ubuntu and supplies open source operating systems and software to enterprises and technology firms. The company has over 1,000 people in 70 countries, is…
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Canonical publishes Ubuntu and supplies open source operating systems and software to enterprises and technology firms. The company has over 1,000 people in 70 countries, is remote by design, and is profitable and founder-led. This Solutions Architect job focuses on automotive customers. The holder helps carmakers, suppliers and other prospects understand and adopt Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes and related open source tools. Presales work involves capturing requirements, explaining the technology, and…
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Canonical publishes Ubuntu and supplies open source operating systems and software to enterprises and technology firms. The company has over 1,000 people in 70 countries, is remote by design, and is profitable and founder-led.
This Solutions Architect job focuses on automotive customers. The holder helps carmakers, suppliers and other prospects understand and adopt Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes and related open source tools. Presales work involves capturing requirements, explaining the technology, and assembling answers from Canonical specialists in cloud, Kubernetes and security. The job also covers embedded Linux projects, including demonstrations and proofs of concept, and passing market needs back to internal teams.
The post is home-based and open to hires anywhere. Travel of up to 30 percent is expected for customer visits, company events and conferences. It suits people interested in software-defined vehicles and in bringing cloud methods to embedded systems. ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 experience is welcome but optional.
Responsibilities
- Engage prospects during presales, gather requirements and explain the product
- Draw on specialists in cloud, Kubernetes, security and safety to assemble solutions
- Support embedded Linux projects, including demos and proofs of concept
- Feed market needs to key internal stakeholders
- Act as a trusted adviser to customers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field
- Deep Linux experience, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred
- Working knowledge of embedded Linux, such as Yocto or real-time operating systems
- Fluency in at least one of Go, Python, C, C++ or Rust
- Professional English plus the local language
- Previous experience in the automotive sector
- Strong presentation skills and comfort with customer-facing work
Qualifications
- Experience with ISO 26262 and/or ISO 21434
- Earlier customer engagement work
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-linked annual bonus
- Learning allowance of USD 2,000 a year
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Team gatherings twice a year and travel to meet colleagues
- Parental leave, annual holidays and an assistance programme
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can this role be based?
The post is home-based, and hiring is open worldwide.
How much travel is involved?
Candidates should be ready to travel up to 30 percent of the time for customer visits, events and conferences.
Is a salary figure listed?
No salary is stated. The posting says pay depends on location, experience and performance.
Is automotive experience required?
Yes. Relevant automotive industry experience is listed as a requirement.
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