Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

Canonical; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking an Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand its presence in various industries. This role requires expertise in Linux, coding skills, and the ability to engage with clients, providing technical solutions. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain a commitment to customer success.

Benefits

Distributed work environment with biannual team sprints

Annual learning & development budget of USD 2,000

Performance reviews and recognition rewards

Generous leave policies

Travel opportunities for meetings and conferences

Qualifications

• Extensive Linux experience (Debian/Ubuntu preferred).
• Solid embedded Linux experience, proficient in distribution packaging.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers during presales to gather requirements.
• Propose solutions to prospective clients.
• Participate in delivering Embedded Linux projects.

Skills

Linux expertise

Coding and scripting

System debugging

Embedded software development

Professional English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Golang

Python

C

C++

Rust

Job description

Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

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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 top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We operate with a distributed team of 1000+ colleagues in 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 hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand our presence in industries like Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco, as well as Consumer Electronics. We seek candidates who are Linux experts, proficient in distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and embedded software development methodologies. This role involves engaging with customers, providing technical solutions, and contributing to project delivery and product development.

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux knowledge, coding and scripting skills, experience with low-level Linux boot processes, BIOS, EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, and OS distribution packaging. They should thrive in fast-paced, diverse client engagements and be committed team players dedicated to customer success.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain technologies
• Propose solutions to prospective clients
• Participate in delivering Embedded Linux projects
• Convey market requirements internally and contribute to solution development
• Act as a customer advocate and trusted advisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Extensive Linux experience (Debian/Ubuntu preferred)
• Experience with distribution/packaging (deb, rpm)
• Solid embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot)
• Proficiency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
• Professional English communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Results-oriented, able to multitask
• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• For Japan/Korea, proficiency in local language

Preferred Skills

• Experience with customer engagements

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with biannual team sprints
• Annual learning & development budget of USD 2,000
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards
• Generous leave policies, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Travel opportunities for meetings and conferences

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, known for Ubuntu, impacting AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and promote a remote-first culture since 2004. Join us to challenge norms, learn, and grow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a workplace free from discrimination. All applications are considered fairly regardless of background or identity.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development