Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

OverviewEmbedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT at Canonical. The role focuses on expanding Canonical's reach in mission-critical industries such as Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, Telco, and Consumer Electronics. We are seeking candidates who are accomplished Linux practitioners with strong coding and scripting skills, experience in low-level Linux boot, BIOS, EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, OS distribution packaging, and embedded software development methodologies.What you will doEngage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain Canonical technologyElaborate solutions to be proposed to prospective clientsParticipate in the delivery of select projects related to Embedded LinuxConvey market requirements to key stakeholders and contribute to the development or refinement of generic solutions to unlock market potentialBe both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to CanonicalQualifications and experienceBachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical fieldExtensive Linux experience — Debian or Ubuntu preferredDistribution/Packaging experience (deb, rpm, ...)Solid embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot...)Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or RustProfessional written and spoken English in addition to the local languageExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented with the ability to multi-taskPersonal drive to meet commitments; humble learner and quick studyWillingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings, company events, and conferencesFor positions in Japan and Korea, ability to speak and write the local language at a professional levelAdditional skillsExperience with customer engagements is a plus, but not a requirementWhat we offerDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation review; performance-driven bonus or commissionComprehensive benefits reflecting Canonical values; global fairnessAnnual holiday leave; maternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance Programme; opportunities to travel to new locationsTravel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical 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 high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe 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.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17