Software Engineer, Automotive and Industrial Architecture

We are looking for engineers and architects who combine an open source hacker and builder mindset with respect for rigorous, standards-driven engineering. You will work across Canonical engineering teams and with leading industrial partners, helping to build this capability from the ground up and shaping how open source enters the most demanding technical domains.

Location: This is a remote role based in the EMEA region.

The role entails

• Translate automotive and industrial cybersecurity, quality and safety standards into actionable engineering requirements and perform gap analyses against current capabilities.
• Drive the creation of structured engineering artifacts, including requirements, traceability models, risk analysis, test strategies, and certification documentation.
• Collaborate with Canonical engineering teams to align development practices with industrial compliance needs.
• Design, implement, and execute verification and validation activities required to qualify Ubuntu and other components for regulated environments.
• Develop and improve automation and tooling to scale traceability, testing, compliance evidence generation, and reporting.
• Engage with industrial partners to understand their expectations, align external expectations and internal capabilities, and support audits and technical reviews.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Canonical’s internal processes and standards capability as the team scales.

What we are looking for in you

• Strong software engineering foundation with experience in developing complex systems on Linux.
• Professional experience with C, C++, and Python in production environments.
• Demonstrated experience working within automotive, industrial, or other regulated environments governed by safety, cybersecurity, or quality standards (such as ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 61508, IEC 62443, SOTIF, or (A)SPICE), and applying them in practice.
• Experience in system or software architecture, implementation, or verification and validation of complex embedded systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce precise technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team and engage with industrial partners.

Additional experience that is valuable

• Contributions to open source projects, particularly in the area of Software Defined Vehicles.
• Knowledge of Debian packaging.
• Experience with Rust or safety-critical software development.

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration.