Overview Product Manager - Hardware Certification. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the general enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, IoT, and engineering initiatives. We are a founder-led, profitable company with a distributed workforce in 75+ countries. Teams meet in person 2–4 times per year to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring a Product Manager for Hardware Certification. Ubuntu is the world's favourite Linux, used by developers around the world. If you have a passion for operating systems, hardware optimisation, and infrastructure deployment, you will enjoy being part of our team.

Responsibilities Lead the roadmap of our Hardware Certification effort and drive our partnership with OEMs

Work with our engineering team to shape the development roadmap for our Hardware Certification scheme

Define future business models taking into account the competitive landscape

Engage with the Ubuntu user community, key partners, OEMs and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market

Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales

Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track

Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities

Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment

Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience

Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training

Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings





Qualifications Exceptional academic results at high school and university

Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community

Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices

Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement

Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning A strong sense of ownership

Problem solving and the ability to innovate

Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written

Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers

Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems

Familiarity with hardware/software testing frameworks

Experience building a certification program

Location This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located in this region.

What we offer you 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

Employee Assistance Program

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, we recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game.

Equal opportunity 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.

📌 Product Manager - Hardware Certification (Madrid)
🏢 Canonical
📍 Madrid