Overview
Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT role at Canonical. 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. We have 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office-based roles; teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution.
Responsibilities
* Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology
* Elaborate solutions to be proposed to prospective clients
* Participate in the delivery of select projects related to Embedded Linux
* Convey market requirements to key stakeholders and contribute to development or refinement of generic solutions to unlock market potential
* Be both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical
What we are looking for
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
* Extensive Linux experience – Debian or Ubuntu preferred
* Distribution / packaging experience (deb, rpm, ...)
* Solid embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot...)
* Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
* Professional written and spoken English in addition to the local language
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Result-oriented, ability to multi-task
* A personal drive to meet commitments
* An humble learner and quick study
* Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
* For positions in Japan and Korea, the ability to speak and write the local language at a professional level
Additional skills
* Experience with customer engagements is a plus
What we offer
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical 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 very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game.
Equal opportunity
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.
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