Solution Architecture Manager at Canonical

This role is designed for a seasoned engineering leader who remains deeply technical. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Linux, cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, OpenStack), and previous experience in technical presales or professional services. You should be someone who enjoys mentoring engineers while simultaneously acting as a "trusted advisor" for high-level customers to help them implement open-source solutions. The position offers a fully remote, global work environment with a unique focus on team connection through twice-yearly in-person sprints. While the base salary isn't disclosed, the package includes a performance bonus, a $2,000 annual professional development budget, and travel perks like Priority Pass for long-haul company events. It is a high-autonomy role where you’ll manage a team within your own time zone. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have hands-on experience with Ubuntu, Kubernetes, and public cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure). * Possess an "outstanding engineer" mindset—you can still troubleshoot complex code and infrastructure issues. * Enjoy the intersection of people management and technical sales engineering. * Are comfortable with up to 25% travel for customer meetings and global company events.