Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

Embedded Linux Field Engineer – Devices/IoT

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. With 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries, Canonical pioneers global distributed collaboration and offers a largely remote work model with occasional in‑person meetings.

This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will have deep knowledge of Linux, be proficient coders and scripters, and possess experience with low‑level Linux boot, BIOS, EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, OS distribution packaging and embedded software development methodologies. They thrive on the pace of change, enjoy diverse client engagements, and are dedicated team players who take pride in both individual and company wins.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology
• Develop solution proposals for prospective clients
• Participate in the delivery of select Embedded Linux projects
• Convey market requirements to key stakeholders and help refine generic solutions to unlock market potential
• Act as both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Extensive Linux experience – Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Distribution and 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, plus local language proficiency if required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result‑oriented and able to multitask
• Strong personal drive to meet commitments
• Humble learner and quick study
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
• For Japan and Korea locations, professional proficiency in the local language is required

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

• Experience with customer engagements (a plus, but not required)

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu—one of the most important open source projects and a platform for AI, IoT, and cloud—Canonical drives innovation in software. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.