Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager

Canonical; Laval; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a regional team of Field Engineers. This remote role focuses on assisting customers with solution architecture and delivery while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded Linux, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and a passion for mentoring. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, offers competitive compensation, and promotes continuous learning through a generous development budget. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the realm of open-source technology.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Performance bonuses

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities

Recognition rewards

Parental leave

Distributed work environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic record from high school and university.
• Extensive experience with embedded Linux and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Field Engineers in Presales and Professional Services.
• Assist customers with solutions, promoting technologies as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Golang

Python

C

C++

Rust

Customer Engagement

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Yocto

Debian

Ubuntu

Job description

Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager

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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 widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We operate with a global distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, with few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field Engineers in Presales and Professional Services, assisting customers with solution architecture, design, and delivery.

Location

This is a remote role, managing a team in one of three regions: Americas, EMEA, or APAC. You must be located in one of these regions to manage the respective team across multiple time zones.

About Our Mission

Our IoT mission is to enable companies to create secure, connected devices. Canonical provides the base Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Our customers develop mission-critical systems, gateways, and appliances that meet high security and quality standards. We aim to bring this security to the broader consumer electronics and device markets.

Role Overview

Our Field Engineers are thought leaders, helping customers solve complex problems. They are accomplished technologists with a hands-on approach to embedded Linux strategy and delivery. They are passionate about helping customers achieve technical and business goals, showcasing how Canonical’s open source approach benefits emerging edge compute fields. They also develop their colleagues’ skills and understanding of technology, customer business, and continuous improvement.

This role requires a blend of skills, including proficiency in Linux, coding and scripting, experience with low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware, and embedded software development methodologies. Candidates should enjoy diverse client engagements, be business-focused, and pride themselves on teamwork and success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Field Engineers (from graduate to senior) in Presales and Professional Services.
• Assist customers with solutions, promoting technologies as a trusted advisor.
• Work remotely within a single major time zone.
• Mentor, coach, and provide career development feedback.
• Monitor and improve team health indicators.
• Implement disciplined engineering practices.
• Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Develop and promote best engineering and organizational practices.
• Plan and track progress on goals and projects.
• Collaborate with other leaders as part of the leadership team.

Candidate Profile

• Strong academic record from high school and university.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Extensive experience with embedded Linux (Yocto or similar).
• Deep Linux experience, preferably with Debian or Ubuntu.
• Proficiency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience managing small teams.
• Customer engagement experience.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability.
• Result-driven with a commitment to meet goals.
• Ability to communicate technology benefits in business terms.
• Quick learner, humble, and adaptable.

Desirable traits include RTOS experience, additional programming and human languages, and prior remote, diverse, distributed work experience.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive, globally recognized compensation package, including annual reviews, performance bonuses, and benefits aligned with our values:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Recognition rewards, annual leave, parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues.
• Travel upgrades for company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn continuously, and excel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a fair application process regardless of background or identity.