Remote Lead: Embedded Linux Field Engineering

Higlobe, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

25 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Distributed sprints
Learning budget USD 2,000/yr
Annual compensation review
Wellness platform
Travel opportunities
Parental leave
Team assistance program

Job summary

Canonical is hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a regionally focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services, guiding solution architecture, design and delivery across a global customer base.

This remote, cross-geography role requires deep Linux expertise, people leadership, and the ability to travel internationally for events. Canonical emphasizes open source platforms and a remote‑first culture with periodic in-person sprints.

Qualifications

  • Strong embedded Linux experience with Yocto or equivalent.
  • Extensive Linux experience (Debian/Ubuntu preferred).
  • Experience managing a small team and engaging with customers.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of field engineers across Presales and Professional Services.
  • Plan and drive progress toward goals and projects.
  • Partner with the leadership team to align on strategy.
  • Foster engineering excellence and disciplined processes.
  • Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback.
  • Represent the team to stakeholders, partners, and customers.
  • Provide market feedback to Product and Engineering for Ubuntu’s future.
  • Coordinate globally remote work across time zones.

Skills

Embedded Linux
Team management
Customer engagements
English proficiency
Interpersonal skills
Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Yocto

Job description

Canonical is hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a regionally focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services, guiding solution architecture, design and delivery across a global customer base.

This remote, cross-geography role requires deep Linux expertise, people leadership, and the ability to travel internationally for events. Canonical emphasizes open source platforms and a remote‑first culture with periodic in-person sprints.

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