Embedded Linux Consultant

Canonical; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an Embedded Linux Field Engineer for its operations. This remote role focuses on expanding the company's reach in mission-critical industries. Ideal candidates will be accomplished Linux professionals with experience in embedded systems and strong coding skills. The position requires excellent communication abilities to engage with clients effectively while advocating for solutions tailored to their needs. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 30% for customer engagement and company events.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Linux, particularly Debian or Ubuntu.
• Solid embedded Linux experience with Yocto or Buildroot.
• Fluency in at least one programming language such as Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers during presales to gather requirements.
• Elaborate solutions for prospective clients.
• Participate in delivery of Embedded Linux projects.

Skills

Linux expertise

Coding and scripting proficiency

Communication skills

Embedded Linux experience

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

RTOS

Job description

Overview

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include world-leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. We are 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. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT is a role to expand our reach in mission-critical industries such as Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, Telco, and Consumer Electronics. We seek candidates who are accomplished Linux professionals with strong knowledge of the OS plumbing, distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customer ideas to life. This may be a uniquely exciting opportunity for you if you are passionate about Linux.

The Ubuntu server edition is widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our Ubuntu Core edition demonstrates security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. Our customers include global brands in consumer and industrial electronics, automotive and robotics. We continue to expand our offerings to bring security, management and developer experience to the smallest Linux environments and devices. We recently added a real-time Linux capability and are pursuing certifications for these offerings. Together, this portfolio represents Linux reinvented for optimal reliability, security, developer productivity and footprint.

This opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience in low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies. They should enjoy the pace of change and diverse client engagements with driven technology entrepreneurs. They are competitive, business-focused technologists who are also dedicated team players that take pride in team and company wins.

We often say that our field engineers have the "hardest job at Canonical" because customers may ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect thoughtful, well-informed answers. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of company interests, and field engineers are trusted to ensure that is true.

Location: This role will be based remotely in Japan (preferably in Tokyo or Osaka area).

Responsibilities

• 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 participate in the development or refining of generic solutions to unlock market potential
• Be both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Extensive Linux experience – Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Solid embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot...) or RTOS
• 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
• For positions in Japan and Korea, the ability to speak and write the local language at a professional level

Additional Skills

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

What we offer

• 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.

Equal opportunity employer

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.