Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices / IoT

Canonical; Hamilton; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source technology company is hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineer to engage with customers in mission-critical industries. Proficiency in Linux and strong communication skills are essential. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and be willing to travel up to 30% of the time. The role includes customer engagement and the delivery of projects related to Embedded Linux.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Annual leave, maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
• Fluency in English and local language.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to gather requirements and explain technology.
• Elaborate solutions for prospective clients.
• Participate in Embedded Linux project delivery.

Skills

Linux experience

Distribution / Packaging experience

Embedded Linux experience

Proficiency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We hire globally with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution.

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 seek candidates who are proficient Linux technologists, skilled in distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customer ideas to life.

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. Our customers include global brands in consumer and industrial electronics as well as automotive and robotics. We are expanding our offerings with security, management and developer tooling for small Linux environments and devices. We recently added real-time Linux capabilities and are pursuing certifications for these offerings.

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 and contribute to the development or refinement of generic solutions to unlock market potential
• Be a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
• For positions in Japan and Korea, ability to speak and write the local language at a professional level
• Experience with customer engagements is 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 leave, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and hold high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.

Equal Opportunity

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.