Job Description
The Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices IoT at Canonical is responsible for engaging with customers, delivering embedded Linux solutions, and providing technical expertise in areas such as Linux boot, firmware, and distribution packaging to support mission-critical industries and IoT devices.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with customers during presales to gather requirements and explain Canonical's technology
- Elaborate and propose solutions to prospective clients
- Participate in the delivery of select Embedded Linux projects
- 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
- Distribution Packaging experience with deb, rpm, or similar formats
- Solid embedded Linux experience using Yocto, Buildroot, or equivalent tools
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
- Experience with low-level Linux boot processes, BIOS, EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, and OS distribution packaging
- Experience with embedded software development methodologies
- Professional written and spoken English language skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
- Ability to multi-task and be result-oriented
- Personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to work effectively as a team player
- Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to changing project requirements
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 in interesting locations
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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