Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial

CanonicalCanonical·Remote(Home based - Worldwide)·Work From Anywhere
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As demand for open-source innovation in automotive and industrial sectors continues to grow, technical leaders with expertise in precision engineering are in high demand. With Canonical's commitment to providing secure and reliable products, this role stands out for its focus on bridging the gap between open-source and industry-specific requirements. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their experience in leading global teams and adapting products to meet stringent certification processes.

Job Description

About the Role

The Technical Manager will lead a team of dedicated engineers in adapting Canonical's products to meet the specific requirements of the automotive and industrial sectors. This includes ensuring that the Linux distribution and open source software meet industry standards for cyber-security, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Product Management to refine the vision and strategy for automotive at Canonical
  • Define and execute an engineering roadmap for the automotive team
  • Represent Ubuntu and Canonical in the automotive community
  • Lead the Linux distribution and open source software strategy in Automotive
  • Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers

Requirements

  • Strong technical leadership skills, with experience in managing global teams
  • Expertise in open-source software and Linux distribution
  • Understanding of industry-specific requirements and certification processes

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with open-source software and Linux distribution, and how you've adapted products to meet industry-specific requirements.
  • Showcase your technical leadership skills, including experience in managing global teams and defining engineering roadmaps.
  • Highlight your understanding of industry standards for cyber-security, safety, and quality, such as IEC 61508 and ISO 26262.
  • Demonstrate your ability to work with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare examples of how you've successfully led teams to deliver high-quality products that meet stringent certification processes.

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