Embedded Linux Field Engineer Devices​/IoT

Overview

Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

Canonical is hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand our reach in mission-critical industries such as Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco, as well as Consumer Electronics. We are looking for candidates who are accomplished Linux professionals with strong coding and scripting skills, experience with OS distribution packaging, and embedded software development methodologies.

The server edition of Ubuntu is widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our Ubuntu Core edition delivers security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. We serve global brands in consumer and industrial electronics, automotive, and robotics. Canonical operates a globally distributed team with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries; most roles are not office-based and teams meet 2–4 times per year in person in various locations around the world.

This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills and a passion for Linux. You will work with customers and be involved in presales, solution elaboration, and project delivery in Embedded Linux, while communicating market needs to internal stakeholders.

• Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology
• Elaborate solutions to be proposed to prospective clients
• Participate in the delivery of select projects related to Embedded Linux
• Convey market requirements to key stakeholders and contribute to the development or refinement of generic solutions
• Be a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Extensive Linux experience – Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Distribution/Packaging experience (deb, rpm, ...)
• Solid embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot, ...)
• Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
• Professional written and spoken English in addition to the local language
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Personal drive to meet commitments
• Humble learner and quick study
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
• For positions in Japan and Korea, ability to speak and write the local language at a professional level

• Experience with customer engagements is a plus, but not a requirement

We offer a globally competitive compensation approach with annual reviews, sometimes more often for graduates and associates, plus a performance-driven bonus or commission. We provide benefits aligned to our values and local needs.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• 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
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a cornerstone platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new joiners. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background strengthens our products and environment. We will give your application fair consideration.