Embedded Linux Field Engineer Devices​/IoT

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 enterprise projects across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, with teams distributed globally (1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries). Most roles are not office-based and teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution.

• 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 help develop or refine generic solutions to unlock market potential
• Act as a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or 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, ability to multi-task
• A personal drive to meet commitments
• Humble learner and quick study
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
• For positions in Japan and Korea, professional-level local language skills

• Experience with customer engagements a plus, but not required

• 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 Programme
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we influence AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit globally and set high standards for new joiners. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination; diversity of experience, perspectives, and background is valued. All qualified applications will be given fair consideration.