Product Manager - Embedded Linux at Canonical

About the Job

• Ubuntu is the world's favourite Linux. As the world is moving to software-defined IoT, Linux has emerged as the platform of choice across a wide range of applications.
• Ubuntu has created a line of products & services that address primary challenges such as security and management for an era of autonomous, smart, connected devices. Ubuntu Core is a secure, application-centric IoT OS for embedded devices.
• This role is about:
  • Leading Ubuntu Core through its complete lifecycle 
  • Shaping the development roadmap for the IoT stack
  • Engaging with IoT ecosystem and leading customers
  • Enabling commercial success and leading product direction
  • Driving go-to-market strategy and execution 
• This role encompasses leadership of the product and go-to-market in the embedded sector. It requires an analytical storyteller with a strong sense of message, and understanding of the challenges of developing and deploying embedded Linux devices.
• We prefer experienced professionals with software engineering management experience who want to become business executives and entrepreneurs to define product strategy and drive engagement. 

Requirements
The successful Product Manager will have:

• Product management experience in embedded Linux through its complete life-cycle, ideally with IoT connected devices, including yocto.
• Good knowledge of Linux and the wider Open Source Software community and understanding of computer architecture.
• Understanding of packaging technologies such as Docker containers & Snaps
• Familiarity with relevant embedded software, standards and the market, including trends, ODMs, silicons, cloud service providers and other key players 
• Awareness of Ubuntu, our IoT offering and Canonical’s competition and tactical opportunities.
• Proven ability and passion to write about technology and the tech landscape
• Track record of data-driven decision-making.
• A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the field.
• Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written.