Solutions Architect for Automotive

The Solutions Architect for Automotive at Canonical is tasked with engaging customers during presales to understand their needs, providing technical demonstrations, and collaborating with various teams to deliver robust solutions. You'll also articulate market requirements back to stakeholders, ensuring our products align with client expectations while advocating for customers within the organization.

To qualify for the Solutions Architect for Automotive role at Canonical, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, extensive Linux experience, and proficiency in programming languages like Golang, Python, or C++. Additionally, you should have a strong background in embedded Linux and relevant experience in the automotive industry.

At Canonical, Solutions Architects work in a fully remote environment, embracing a culture of collaboration and innovation. Regular in-person team sprints take place twice a year in different global locations, enriching team cohesion and culture, ensuring everyone stays aligned with our strategic objectives while fostering personal connections.

Yes, while most of the Solutions Architect for Automotive work can be executed remotely, candidates should be willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences, enhancing your engagement with clients and colleagues.

Canonical invests in the growth of its Solutions Architects through a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. This funding allows team members to pursue relevant training and certifications, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry trends and technologies.

In this answer, share specific projects where you've developed or worked with embedded Linux systems. Highlight your familiarity with tools like Yocto or RTOS and describe your role in enhancing system performance.

Discuss the importance of active listening and asking open-ended questions to uncover the customer’s needs. Mention your strategy for documenting requirements accurately and following up to ensure clarity throughout the presales process.

Reflect on the complexities related to regulations, legacy systems, and the need for security in automotive applications. Discuss how your role can facilitate smoother transitions to open source by addressing these challenges head-on.

Identify the languages you excel in, such as Golang, Python, or C++. Provide examples of how you've used these languages in past projects to solve specific problems, highlighting your coding skills relevant to automotive technology.

Tell a story showcasing your ability to bridge customer requirements with team execution. Detail how you ensured your customer’s voice was represented and how this impacted the overall project success.

Share your tactics for continuous learning, such as attending conferences, participating in online forums, or enrolling in courses. Highlight specific resources you utilize to stay informed about developments relevant to automotive.

Discuss your time management techniques and tools that help you prioritize tasks effectively. Provide examples of how you have balanced customer needs while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.

Emphasize the importance of simplifying complex information and using visuals when necessary. Share how you adapt your communication style to facilitate understanding and ensure alignment across diverse teams.

Describe how you value collaboration, emphasizing that great solutions are built on the diverse skills and experiences of team members. Share an example where teamwork directly contributed to the success of a project.

Discuss your passion for open source technologies and the automotive sector. Reflect on Canonical's values and how they resonate with your own professional goals, particularly the opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions that impact the future of technology in vehicles.