Field Application Engineer

MBR Partners; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Field Application Engineers with expertise in C/C++, Linux, and Kubernetes. This role involves supporting customers in their Digital Transformation journey and showcasing technical solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a background in software development and solutions architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development and solutions architecting experience.
• Experience with Cloud Native technologies including Kubernetes and containers.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer’s technical requirements and design solutions.
• Serve as the customer-facing evangelist guiding Digital Transformation.
• Manage technical needs within assigned territory.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

C

C++

Python

Education

BS in Computer Science

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Our client is urgently looking for Field Application Engineers with technical experience in C or C++, Linux, and Kubernetes

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills in Linux and Kubernetes while working with leading companies in the industry. We are seeking engineers to support the delivery of the world’s first Cloud Native Environment, enabling developers of intelligent edge devices to transform and optimize their device lifecycle from Development to Deployment, Operations, and Servicing.

Your opportunity is to join a highly talented and motivated customer-facing field engineering team. You will be responsible for understanding our customers' business and technical needs and working with them as a technical evangelist and trusted advisor in crafting the next generation of intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand your customer’s technical requirements, design technical solutions, and showcase them through product presentations, discovery workshops, proof of concepts, and evaluations to secure the technical sale.
• Serve as the customer-facing evangelist by guiding customers through their Digital Transformation journey.
• Partner closely with your Account Manager and focus on hunting for new business opportunities.
• Manage all aspects of the technical needs within your assigned territory utilizing all available resources.
• Attend and manage efforts at trade shows and seminars.

Core Competencies & Demonstrated Success

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software development and solutions architecting experience in areas such as:

• Hands-on experience with Linux, with familiarity in Yocto and Debian preferred.
• Experience with Cloud Native technologies including Kubernetes, containers, and microservices.
• Programming skills in C or C++, with interest or experience in Python, Rust, Java, etc.
• Demo development and delivery experience (internal and/or external).
• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, etc.
• Experience working with embedded and enterprise applications is preferred.
• Technical sales experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through whiteboarding, technical presentations, white papers, and demonstrations.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers.
• Experience responding to customer RFPs is advantageous.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Residence in a state within the eastern half of the U.S. with the ability to travel to customers and trade shows.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for pre-sales activities.