IoT Solutions Architecture Manager (Americans Only) – Remote at Canonical Nigeria

Job overview

Canonical is seeking an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to oversee a regional team of Field Engineers responsible for Presales and Professional Services activities. The position focuses on guiding customers through solution architecture, design, and implementation while ensuring the successful delivery of IoT-related technologies.

The role requires leadership capabilities, technical expertise in Linux-based systems, and the ability to support customers by providing architectural guidance and technical advisory services.

Job title: IoT solutions architecture manager (Americans only)

Location: Lagos – Remote

Company overview

Canonical is recognized for delivering open-source software globally with speed, security, and cost efficiency. The company develops Ubuntu, the world’s most widely used enterprise Linux platform, which operates across environments ranging from cloud infrastructure to edge devices.

Ubuntu, whose name reflects the concept of “humanity to others,” represents the collaborative spirit at the heart of open-source development. Supported by a global community of more than 200,000 contributors, the platform powers systems ranging from small connected devices to the largest mainframes, while also providing the development environment used by leading software engineers worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Field Engineers, including both graduate-level and senior professionals, within Presales and Professional Services functions.

• Assist customers in solving technical challenges by promoting Canonical technologies and acting as a trusted technical advisor.

• Operate remotely within a single major time zone while coordinating regional activities.

• Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development guidance to team members.

• Monitor and evaluate indicators related to team performance and operational health.

• Implement structured and disciplined engineering processes across the team.

• Represent the team and associated products when engaging with stakeholders, partners, and customers.

• Promote strong engineering and organizational practices across projects and teams.

• Plan and track progress against agreed objectives and project milestones.

• Participate actively within the leadership team and collaborate with other organizational leaders.

Required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

• Outstanding academic performance at both high school and university levels.

• Extensive experience with embedded Linux, including technologies such as Yocto or similar platforms.

• Strong Linux expertise, preferably with Debian or Ubuntu distributions.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.

• Experience managing or supervising a small technical team.

• Previous involvement in customer-facing engagements.

• Professional written and spoken English communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, curiosity, and accountability.

• Results-driven mindset with the ability to meet commitments.

• Ability to clearly communicate the business value of technology solutions.

• Willingness to learn continuously and quickly adapt to new technologies.

Application deadline

Not specified.

Application process

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official application portal below