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CanonicalTechnical Manager - Automotive and Industrial
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a remote-first enterprise operating since 2004, is seeking a Technical Manager for Automotive and Industrial. This fully remote position involves…
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Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a remote-first enterprise operating since 2004, is seeking a Technical Manager for Automotive and Industrial. This fully remote position involves leading a globally distributed engineering team dedicated to tailoring open-source solutions and Linux distributions to meet stringent industry-specific regulations and requirements. The person in this role will guide engineering strategy, direct product adaptation for automotive and industrial sectors, and represent Ubuntu within international standards…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a remote-first enterprise operating since 2004, is seeking a Technical Manager for Automotive and Industrial. This fully remote position involves leading a globally distributed engineering team dedicated to tailoring open-source solutions and Linux distributions to meet stringent industry-specific regulations and requirements.
The person in this role will guide engineering strategy, direct product adaptation for automotive and industrial sectors, and represent Ubuntu within international standards consortia and the broader automotive community. Responsibilities include mentoring software developers, refining operational practices, and collaborating closely with product management and the Vice President of Engineering Excellence. Candidates will need to perform international travel twice a year for up to two weeks per trip for company events.
Canonical enforces high standards and expects excellence across its globally recruited workforce, fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Management to shape the automotive vision and strategy at Canonical
- Design and execute an engineering roadmap for the automotive team
- Represent Ubuntu and Canonical in front of partners, customers, the automotive community, and consortia
- Direct the open-source software and Linux distribution strategy within the automotive sector
- Recruit, build, lead, and oversee a globally distributed engineering team
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and regular feedback to support team skill development
- Establish and manage expectations with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and peer engineering teams
- Promote modern agile software development methods and cultivate a collaborative engineering culture
- Participate in company events through international travel roughly twice a year, up to two weeks at a time
Requirements
- Background in software engineering, open source, and Linux
- Direct knowledge of embedded development and Linux packages
- Familiarity with C/C++ and Python programming languages
- Practical background in cloud technologies, embedded systems, and automotive functional safety
- Experience leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers
- Track record of delivering software on time with high quality
- Experience operating inside an agile development environment
Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of automotive and industrial standards such as ISO 21434, ISO 26262, SOTIF, and IEC 61508
- Led previous product development initiatives that successfully achieved compliance with one or more major industry standards
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote work environment
- Annual personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD
- Annual compensation reviews
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel opportunities to international company sprints
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a globally remote position, and Canonical has operated as a remote-first company since 2004.
What are the travel requirements for this job?
The role requires international travel twice a year, for up to two weeks at a time, to attend company events and sprints.
What is the salary for this position?
The job posting does not specify a salary, noting that base pay depends on factors such as geographical location, experience level, knowledge, and skills.
Who will this manager report to?
The Technical Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering Excellence.
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