Public Cloud Solution Architect advancing Ubuntu adoption and joint initiatives with major cloud providers. Aligning technical, product, engineering, and go-to-market strategies for Canonical’s open-source platform.
Responsibilities
Drive Canonical’s joint initiatives and technical engagements with major public clouds
Act as the technical counterpart to Canonical’s Cloud Alliance GTM Lead
Work closely with engineering, sales, product management teams, and cloud partners
Collaborate with public cloud partner teams to align on open-source strategies
Ensure Canonical’s product requirements are clear and delivery is executed as planned
Maintain engineering relationships to integrate and optimize Ubuntu on public clouds
Act as product champion and point of contact for named cloud partners
Coordinate messaging, content creation, and launch plans with marketing and product teams
Create partner- and customer-facing webinars, presentations, videos, and white papers
Drive Ubuntu adoption across cloud products
Deliver first-party offerings with subscription components with cloud providers
Lead efforts to make Canonical products the default choice for cloud partners and accelerate end-user adoption
Requirements
Working understanding and strong interest in public cloud technologies
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Confidence to respectfully speak up and exchange ideas without hesitation
Track record of delivering beyond expectations
Commitment to leadership, skills development and mentorship
Passion for technology evidenced by personal as well as business pursuits
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Outstanding business English writing and presentation skills
Effective in a multicultural, multi-national organisation
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred), Azure, AWS, GCP, devops, containers, and open source technologies
Product management background or desire for a future in product management
Strategic partner management or development experience
Understanding of marketing and go-to-market strategy
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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