Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT
Canonical Sevilla La Nueva, Community of Madrid, Spain
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. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The server edition of Ubuntu is widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our IoT edition, Ubuntu Core, represents the state of the art in security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. We continue to expand our offerings to bring security, management and developer experience to the smallest Linux environments and devices. We recently added a real-time Linux capability and are pursuing additional certifications. This portfolio is Linux reinvented for reliability, security, developer productivity and footprint.
What you will do
- Be an Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand our reach in mission-critical industries such as Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, Telco, and Consumer Electronics.
- Be proficient with distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and embedded software development methodologies.
- Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain Canonical 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 the development or refinement of generic solutions to unlock market potential.
- Be a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical.
What we are looking for in you
- 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 local language.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Result-oriented, ability to multi-task.
- 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 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 a requirement.
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 and performance-driven bonus or commission where applicable.
- Additional benefits reflecting our values and local needs.
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme and travel opportunities to meet colleagues.
- Travel perks 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 publisher of Ubuntu, we are shaping the future of AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working at Canonical challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously learn.
Equal Opportunity
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity of experience, perspectives, and background and will give every applicant fair consideration.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Software Development
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