Product Manager - Networking

Company Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing.

Product Management Opportunity – Networking

This is an application track for a product management position focused on Smart Network Interface Cards (Smart NICs) and Top‑of‑the‑Rack (ToR) switches. The role encompasses leadership of product strategy, go‑to‑market, and community engagement across the Smart NIC and ToR ecosystem. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with software engineering management experience who can become a business executive and entrepreneur, bringing product strategy and drive engagement to the open source realm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals for the Smart NIC / ToR portfolio.
• Shape the development roadmap, including feature support and integration with Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core.
• Engage with the Smart NIC and ToR ecosystem and leading customers.
• Enable commercial success and lead product direction.
• Drive go‑to‑market strategy and execution.
• Align business objectives with market needs, gathering customer feedback, conducting usability testing, and iterating product design.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go‑to‑market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training.
• Contribute to the success of the sales team by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings.

Qualifications

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

Location

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. Candidates must be located within the region.

What We Offer

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects, we empower AI, IoT, and cloud ecosystems worldwide. We recruit on a global basis and uphold a high standard for talent. Community, collaboration, and excellence are the pillars of our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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