About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's leading open source operating system powering enterprise innovation across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. With customers including the top public cloud providers, silicon vendors, and industry leaders, Canonical delivers mission-critical open source solutions globally. As a pioneer in distributed collaboration, our 1200+ colleagues span 75+ countries with a fully remote-first culture. Teams connect through 2-4 annual in-person meetings in exciting global locations to drive strategy and execution. Founder-led and profitable, Canonical is growing rapidly while advancing open source for embedded systems, robotics, and edge computing.

Role Overview

The Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems role at Canonical is a high-impact position within our Devices business, focusing on customer-facing projects delivering Ubuntu images to diverse hardware like robots, edge gateways, IoT devices, PCs, and automotive systems. Based remotely in the APAC region, you'll act as the key liaison between Canonical's world-class engineering teams and clients, ensuring seamless project delivery. This role demands strong coordination across silicon vendors, OEMs, ODMs, IHVs, and internal stakeholders, supporting non-traditional hours to bridge global time zones. Ideal for seasoned project managers passionate about Linux, embedded technologies, and open source driving real-world innovation.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll oversee complex projects from inception to completion, aligning Canonical and client goals. Key duties include:

• Managing full project lifecycles, delivering engineering services for Ubuntu on embedded devices.
• Collaborating with engineering on custom board enablement and image delivery.
• Developing statements of work, project schedules, and securing client buy-in.
• Ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while mitigating risks.
• Maintaining daily/weekly communication with clients, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Driving technical resolutions and advocating Canonical's product portfolio.
• Tracking critical deliverables and escalating issues to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

We're seeking candidates with proven expertise in technical project management:

• Solid experience delivering engineering services, managing software teams and field engineers.
• Track record handling cross-cultural, multi-continent projects (Asia, Europe, Americas preferred).
• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• Strong Linux knowledge, ideally with embedded systems exposure.
• Comfortable with flexible hours across time zones.

Experience with IoT, robotics, automotive, or device enablement is a plus, along with familiarity in partner ecosystems like silicon providers and OEMs.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers exceptional benefits tailored to a global, remote workforce:

• 100% remote work from anywhere in APAC, with no office requirement.
• Travel to 2-4 annual all-hands meetings in inspiring locations worldwide.
• Competitive compensation with performance upside in a profitable company.
• Professional development in open source leadership and embedded technologies.
• Health, wellness, and family benefits customized to your region.
• Equity opportunities in a high-growth tech leader.

Career Growth

At Canonical, career progression is merit-based and global. Project Managers advance to senior roles, program management, or customer success leadership. You'll gain deep expertise in Ubuntu's embedded ecosystem, working on projects shaping IoT and edge computing. Our distributed model fosters mentorship across continents, with clear paths to influence product strategy. Many team members transition into engineering, sales, or executive positions, leveraging Canonical's rapid expansion in open source enterprise solutions.

Why Join Canonical

Canonical stands out for its remote-first ethos, enabling top talent worldwide to contribute without relocation. Work on Ubuntu, the backbone of modern computing, from cloud to edge devices. Our founder-led culture emphasizes innovation, ownership, and impact—delivering to Fortune 500 clients while advancing open source. Join a profitable, growing company where your projects power robots, autonomous vehicles, and smart gateways. With 1200+ colleagues collaborating asynchronously across 75+ countries, experience unparalleled professional freedom and global reach.

Role FAQs

Is this role fully remote?

Yes, fully remote within the APAC region, with occasional travel for team summits.

What devices will I work on?

Robots, IoT gateways, edge devices, PCs, and automotive systems running Ubuntu.

Do I need embedded Linux experience?

Strong Linux knowledge is essential; embedded project experience is highly valued.

How does Canonical support work-life balance?

Flexible hours accommodate global projects, with async communication and generous PTO.

What salary can I expect?

Competitive APAC tech rates, estimated $90K-$140K USD equivalent based on experience.