Embedded Linux Consultant - Japan

Canonical; Wellington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Embedded Linux Consultants to enhance their presence in mission-critical sectors like Automotive and Medical Devices. This role demands a blend of deep Linux expertise and customer engagement skills, allowing you to work closely with ambitious tech entrepreneurs. You'll be responsible for designing solutions, participating in project delivery, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. With a focus on innovation and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a remote work environment, complemented by a strong commitment to professional development and team collaboration.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Biannual in-person team sprints

Annual salary review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities

Travel benefits for company events

Qualifications

• Deep Linux knowledge and embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in coding and scripting with languages like Golang and Python.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to gather requirements and explain technology.
• Design solutions for clients and deliver Embedded Linux projects.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Containerization

System Debugging

Golang

Python

C

C++

Rust

BIOS and Firmware Development

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

Job Description

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

We are hiring Embedded Linux Consultants to expand our reach in mission-critical industries, including Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco, as well as Consumer Electronics. We seek candidates who are accomplished Linux professionals, passionate about Linux, proficient with containerization, system debugging, and related skills.

The server edition of Ubuntu is already prevalent in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our newer edition, Ubuntu Core, emphasizes security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment, serving clients in consumer electronics, industrial electronics, automotive, and robotics. We are expanding our offerings to enhance security, management, and developer experience in small Linux environments and devices, including recent additions like real-time Linux capabilities and upcoming certifications.

This role requires a blend of skills: deep Linux knowledge, coding and scripting proficiency, experience with low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware, and embedded software development methodologies. Candidates should thrive in dynamic client engagements with ambitious tech entrepreneurs, balancing technical excellence with teamwork and customer focus.

Our field engineers handle challenging questions about our solutions and products, ensuring the best outcomes for partners and customers. They are trusted to uphold our standards of quality and integrity.

Location

This position is remote in Japan, preferably in Tokyo or Osaka.

Responsibilities

1. Engage with customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology.
2. Design solutions for prospective clients.
3. Participate in delivering select Embedded Linux projects.
4. Convey market requirements internally and contribute to solution development.
5. Act as a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Extensive Linux experience, preferably with Debian or Ubuntu.
• Solid embedded Linux experience (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot) or RTOS.
• Proficiency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
• Professional fluency in English and local language.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Result-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Drive to meet commitments, quick learner, humble attitude.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for meetings and events.
• For Japan/Korea, professional proficiency in local language.

Additional Skills

• Customer engagement experience is a plus but not required.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual salary review, recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme, travel opportunities, travel benefits for company events.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and promote a workplace free from discrimination. Working here means thinking differently, learning continuously, and advancing your career in a forward-looking environment.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.