Embedded Linux Field Engineer Devices​/IoT

Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

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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 initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ 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.

We are 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 users with experience in distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customer ideas to life. This is a uniquely exciting opportunity for someone passionate about Linux and proficient in low-level Linux boot, BIOS, EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, OS distribution packaging, and embedded software development methodologies.

The Ubuntu server edition is widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our IoT edition, Ubuntu Core, emphasizes security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. Our customers include global brands in consumer and industrial electronics, automotive and robotics. We continue to expand our offerings to bring security, management and developer experience to small Linux environments and devices. We have added real-time Linux capabilities and are pursuing certifications for these offerings.

This portfolio represents Linux reinvented for reliability, security, developer productivity and footprint.

This opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters, with experience in low-level Linux boot, BIOS, EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, and embedded software development methodologies. You should enjoy change and diverse client engagements and be a collaborative, results-driven team player.

What your day will look like

• 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
• Communicate market requirements to key stakeholders and contribute to development or refinement of generic solutions
• Be both 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, ability to multi-task
• A personal drive to meet commitments
• An 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, the ability to speak and write the local language at a professional level

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

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

• 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 Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades and long-haul event perks

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are shaping the future of software. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since Canonical’s inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continually raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We 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.