Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Canonical Full time
Overview

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. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and mostly remote roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution.

Role

Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand our reach in mission-critical industries such as Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco, as well as Consumer Electronics. We are looking for candidates who are accomplished Linux plumbers with expertise in Linux, distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customer ideas to life.

The server edition of Ubuntu is widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our IoT edition, Ubuntu Core, emphasizes security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. We continue to expand offerings to bring security, management and developer experience to small Linux environments and devices. A real-time Linux capability and certifications are being developed as part of this portfolio.

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
  • Be a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical
What we are looking for
  • Bachelors 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, ability to speak and write the local language at a professional level
Additional Skills
  • Experience with customer engagements is a plus, but not required
What we offer
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
  • 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 at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we focus on AI, IoT and cloud-driving software. We recruit on a global basis and uphold high standards. 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 employer

We 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.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Software Development

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