Embedded Linux Field Engineer Devices​/IoT

Overview

Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT — Canonical

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 developers with strong low-level Linux knowledge, distribution packaging, software design, and system debugging skills, and who enjoy diverse client engagements with driven technology entrepreneurs.

The server edition of Ubuntu is widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our IoT edition, Ubuntu Core, emphasizes security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. We continue to expand our offerings to bring security, management, and developer experience to small Linux environments and devices. We recently added real-time Linux capability and are pursuing certifications for these offerings.

This opportunity requires a unique blend of skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters, with experience in low-level Linux boot, BIOS/EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, OS distribution packaging, and embedded software development methodologies. Travel up to 30% may be required for customer meetings, events, and conferences. For positions in Japan and Korea, professional proficiency in the local language is expected.

• 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 participate in development or refinement of generic solutions to unlock market potential
• Be both a customer advocate and a 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 Go, 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
• Personal drive to meet commitments
• Humble learner and quick study
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
• For positions in Japan and Korea, professional proficiency in the local language

• Experience with customer engagements is a plus

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits and globally fair compensation practices
• Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel to new locations and participate in long-haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are shaping the future of software for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit on a global basis with high standards for new hires. 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 backgrounds creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Software Development

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