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Solutions Architect for Automotive

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description

A Solutions Architect for Automotive at Canonical is responsible for engaging with customers and partners to promote and implement open source solutions related to Linux, embedded systems, and cloud technologies in the automotive industry. The role involves presales support, project delivery, customer advocacy, and collaboration with internal experts to develop tailored solutions for the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers during presales to gather requirements and explain technology solutions
  • Collaborate with internal experts to develop comprehensive solutions for clients
  • Participate in delivering projects related to Embedded Linux, including demos and proof of concepts
  • Convey market requirements to internal stakeholders and contribute to solution development
  • Act as a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical
  • Support the adoption of open source technologies in automotive and embedded environments

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Extensive Linux experience, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred
  • Solid embedded Linux experience with Yocto or RTOS
  • Fluency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
  • Professional written and spoken English in addition to the local language
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Interest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating, and understanding customer environment and needs
  • Result-oriented with the ability to multi-task
  • A personal drive to meet commitments
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
  • Relevant experience in the Automotive industry

Benefits & Perks

Annual performance-driven bonus
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Recognition rewards
Compensation revisited annually and more often for outstanding performance

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