Embedded Linux Field Engineer for 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 very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's 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.
Role purpose Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand Canonical’s 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 plumbers with proficiency in distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customers/' ideas to life.
What you’ll do 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 in our organization, and sometimes participate in the development or refining of generic solutions to unlock market potential
Be both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical
What we are looking for 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
An humble learner and quick study
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences (remote work possible for many projects)
For positions in Japan and Korea, 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
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
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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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