Solutions Architect for Automotive

Canonical, a profitable and growing open-source software provider and the publisher of Ubuntu, is seeking a remote Solutions Architect for Automotive. This position supports partners and…

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Canonical, a profitable and growing open-source software provider and the publisher of Ubuntu, is seeking a remote Solutions Architect for Automotive. This position supports partners and prospective clients in the automotive industry—including companies like Mercedes, Ford, GM, Elektrobit, Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, and Tata—by helping them adopt open-source platforms for Software Defined Vehicles. The global field engineering team assists enterprises with Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps, and associated technologies…

Job Description

This home-based role is suited for competitive technologists who understand business problems and possess a blend of automotive expertise, coding proficiency, and low-level Linux development experience. The successful candidate will engage in presales requirements gathering, collaborate with internal technology experts, deliver embedded Linux demonstrations and proofs of concept, and act as both a customer advocate and trusted advisor. Team members work in a distributed environment and convene in person two to four times a year in international locations for strategy alignment. The position requires a willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences.

Responsibilities

Engage with customers during the presales phase to collect requirements and explain company technology
Collaborate with internal experts in cloud, Kubernetes, security, or safety to formulate comprehensive client solutions
Contribute to delivering select projects involving embedded Linux, including proofs of concept and demonstrations
Relay market requirements to key internal stakeholders and participate in developing or refining generic solutions
Serve as both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor for Canonical

Requirements

Extensive Linux experience, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred
Solid embedded Linux background utilizing Yocto or RTOS
Fluency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
Professional written and spoken English proficiency alongside local language skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time for customer visits, conferences, and company events

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Relevant work experience in the automotive industry
Experience with ISO 26262 and/or ISO 21434 standards
Prior experience conducting customer engagements

Core Skills

Python Kubernetes Git Communication Excel Sales

Benefits

Performance-driven annual bonus
Annual compensation reviews
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Opportunities to travel internationally to meet colleagues
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a home-based, remote role open worldwide, though it requires a willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time.

What is the employment type?

The posting specifies that this is a full-time employment opportunity.

What salary is offered for this role?

The job posting does not specify a salary figure, noting that compensation is shaped globally by geographical location, experience, and performance.

What travel is expected for this role?

The successful candidate should be willing to travel up to 30 percent of the time for customer meetings, conferences, and company events, which include twice-yearly in-person team sprints.