Embedded Linux Consultant - Japan

Canonical; A distancia; MXN 1,383,000 - 2,076,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading provider of open source software is seeking an Embedded Linux Field Engineer to expand their reach in mission-critical industries. This remote role involves engaging with customers, proposing solutions, and participating in project delivery related to Embedded Linux. Candidates should have strong Linux expertise, coding proficiency, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for personal development and travel.

Servicios

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

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Formación

• Extensive Linux experience, preferably with Debian or Ubuntu.
• Solid embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot) or RTOS.
• Excellent presentation skills and fluency in English.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Linux expertise

Proficient with Golang

Proficient with Python

Proficient with C/C++

Strong communication skills

Result-oriented

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Debian

Ubuntu

Yocto

Buildroot

Descripción del empleo

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.