Solutions Architect Automotive
@ Canonical

Hybrid
$160,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.

Canonical is founder led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team. Most roles are home-based with occasional in-person meetings in interesting locations around the world.

Role Overview: Solutions Architect Automotive

The Solutions Architect Automotive at Canonical helps automotive partners and prospects (including companies like Mercedes, Ford, GM, Elektrobit, Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and others) understand and embrace Canonical's open source platform. This role requires deep Linux expertise, embedded systems background, and proficiency in coding and scripting. You will engage directly with customers, assist presales activities, and drive technical solutions for automotive applications.

Responsibilities

  • Engage customers during presales to gather requirements
  • Collaborate with Canonical experts to form comprehensive solutions
  • Participate in Embedded Linux project deliveries including demos and PoCs
  • Convey market requirements to key stakeholders and contribute to solution refinement
  • Act as a customer advocate and trusted advisor

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Extensive Linux experience, preferably with Debian/Ubuntu
  • Solid embedded Linux experience with Yocto or RTOS
  • Proficient in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
  • Automotive industry experience is a plus
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time

Additional Information

This is a home-based, global role. Canonical offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses, significant learning and development budgets, and a unique remote-first work culture since 2004.

Key skills/competency

  • Linux
  • Embedded Systems
  • Automotive
  • Open Source
  • Cloud
  • Coding
  • Presales
  • Customer Engagement
  • Technical Advisory
  • Scripting
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  • Customize your resume: Highlight Linux, embedded, and automotive skills.
  • Research Canonical: Understand their open source and Ubuntu expertise.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review coding and embedded challenges.
  • Showcase customer success: Detail past presales and advisory experiences.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Linux kernel boot processes.
Practice coding in C, Python, or Golang.
Study embedded Linux development techniques.
Refresh BIOS and firmware debugging skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging customer engagement scenario.
Explain teamwork in multi-cultural environments.
Detail handling rapid project changes.
Discuss balancing customer needs with technical constraints.

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