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 cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers. 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 locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

What you will do

• Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain Canonical technologies
• 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 participate in the development or refinement of generic solutions
• Be both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical

What we are looking for in you

• 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 proficiency in the local language

Additional Skills You Might Also Bring

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

What we offer colleagues

• 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 for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis with high standards for new hires. Much of our team has worked remotely since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.

Equal Opportunity

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.