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Embedded Linux Consultant - Japan

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted December 1, 2025
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Job Description

A Field Engineer role focused on embedded Linux solutions, involving customer engagement, technical solution development, and support for IoT and mission-critical devices across various industries, with an emphasis on Linux expertise, coding skills, and remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers during presales to gather requirements and explain technology solutions
  • Elaborate and propose embedded Linux solutions to prospective clients
  • Participate in the delivery of select projects related to Embedded Linux
  • Convey market requirements to internal stakeholders and contribute to solution development
  • Act as a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Extensive Linux experience, with a preference for Debian or Ubuntu
  • Solid embedded Linux experience, including familiarity with Yocto, Buildroot, or RTOS
  • Fluency in at least one of the following programming languages: Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
  • Professional written and spoken English language skills
  • Ability to communicate and present effectively
  • Result-oriented mindset with the ability to multi-task
  • Personal drive to meet commitments
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
  • For positions in Japan and Korea, ability to speak and write the local language at a professional level
  • Experience with low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware, and embedded software development methodologies

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary with annual compensation review
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with remote work options
Twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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