Linux Desktop & Devices Support Engineer

Canonical; Belo Horizonte; Teletrabalho; USD 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Join a pioneering tech firm that is transforming the world of open source software! As a Linux Desktop & Devices Support Engineer, you will be at the forefront of customer success, providing exceptional technical support for Ubuntu and other open source products. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a globally distributed team, where you will engage with customers, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to knowledge sharing. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those eager to learn and grow in the technology sector. Embrace the future of work with us!

Serviços

Personal Learning Budget

Annual Compensation Review

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel Opportunities

Recognition Rewards

Annual Holiday Leave

Qualificações

• Passion for Linux and customer success.
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate and resolve complex customer issues.
• Engage directly with customers to provide support.

Conhecimentos

Linux Troubleshooting

Customer Support Experience

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Programming Fundamentals

Formação académica

Undergraduate Degree in a Technical Subject

Exceptional Academic Track Record

Ferramentas

Ticketing System

Remote Session Tools

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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 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 1100+ colleagues in 75+ 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.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

This is an opportunity for an Linux Engineer/Administrator with a passion for Linux and Customer Success to build a career with Canonical and support the technical needs of customers leveraging Ubuntu and open source products. If you have a passion for technology and an eagerness to learn, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.

You will be accountable for delivering an outstanding technical support experience on the full Desktop and Server technical stack at Canonical. From problem qualification to full resolution, you will own and manage your cases. When needed, you will transfer your cases to your colleagues or involve senior engineers.

Your day to day job is to provide technical expertise, be an excellent communicator and a service-oriented professional. Every day you will have to make judgement calls to prioritise customer issues and maximise your effectiveness. You will also need to set time aside to learn about our new products and technologies and evolve as a professional. You will participate in various training sessions, team gatherings and Company events.

Location: This is a globally remote role, unless specified otherwise.

The role entails

• Investigate issues reported by customers by researching and escalating issues
• Work to resolve complex customer problems related to Canonical's portfolio of products.
• Ownership of results: Ensure that each support case owned by you is handled according to our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the highest possible customer satisfaction by setting the right expectations and fulfilling your commitments.
• Engage directly with customers and work collaboratively by phone, ticketing system, and remote sessions to resolve their issues.
• Participate in a regular weekend working rotation.
• Contribute new knowledge base articles and maintain existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers.
• Understanding Ubuntu development process to be able to set customer expectations correctly on timeline for a fix.
  
  

What are we looking for in you

• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
• Experience with Linux troubleshooting (collecting logs and stack traces, fine-tuning by editing configuration files)
• Experience with Linux integration with other environments (authentication/directory services, network file systems, etc.)
• Troubleshooting experience:
• Linux integration with other environments (authentication/directory services, network file systems, etc.).
• Ability to navigate effectively stack traces and logs, and advise on next steps.
• Solid understanding of OS and Application level bugs and when to escalate to the correct team.
• Ability to learn quickly, thrive on change and handle the pressure of a customer facing job
• Programming fundamentals in any language.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
• Extensive Customer support experience is key:
• Customer needs are top priority.
• Communicate professionally, emphatically, clearly and set the right expectations.
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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 - in order 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.

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