Embedded Linux Field Engineer

Canonical; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Embedded Linux Field Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in mission-critical industries like Automotive and Robotics. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Linux professional with strong skills in OS internals and embedded development. You will engage with customers, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to exciting projects. Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for travel and professional growth while being part of a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

Learning budgets

Annual reviews

Recognition rewards

Comprehensive leave policies

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Linux, preferably Debian/Ubuntu.
• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers during presales and explain technology.
• Propose solutions and participate in project delivery.

Skills

Linux internals

Containerization

Debugging

Embedded Linux development

Programming (Golang, Python, C, C++, Rust)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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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. We operate with a global distributed team of 1000+ colleagues in over 70 countries, with few office-based roles. Teams meet a few times annually in various global locations to align on strategy and execution.

We are seeking Embedded Linux Field Engineers to expand our presence in mission-critical industries like Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco, as well as Consumer Electronics. Ideal candidates are experienced Linux professionals, proficient in OS internals, containerization, debugging, and low-level embedded Linux development, including BIOS and firmware.

This role involves engaging with customers during presales, explaining our technology, proposing solutions, participating in project delivery, and conveying market needs internally. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, extensive Linux experience (Debian/Ubuntu preferred), embedded Linux or RTOS experience, and proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust. Fluency in English and Chinese is required, along with excellent communication skills. Willingness to travel up to 30% is necessary.

Benefits include a distributed work environment, learning budgets, annual reviews, recognition rewards, comprehensive leave policies, and travel opportunities. Canonical is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.