Embedded linux field engineer for 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.
we are hiring an 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 experts. If you are someone passionate about linux, proficient with distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customer's ideas to life, then please continue reading - this may be a uniquely exciting opportunity for you.
the server edition of ubuntu is already very widely used in connected devices and industrial pc's. Our edition of ubuntu tailored for iot, called ubuntu core, represents the state of the art in security and resilience for high-end appliances and equipment. Our customers include global brands in consumer and industrial electronics as well as automotive and robotics. We continue to expand our range of offerings to bring our security, management, and developer experience to the smallest linux environments and devices. We recently added a real-time linux capability and are working towards a range of certifications for these offerings. Together, this portfolio is linux reinvented for optimal reliability, security, developer productivity, and footprint.
this career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience of low-level linux boot, bios, efi, secure boot, firmware, os distribution packaging, and generally speaking embedded software development methodologies. They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Competitive, business-focused technologists at heart, they are also dedicated team players that take pride in team and company wins.
key responsibilities:
* engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology
* elaborate solutions to be proposed to prospective clients
* participate to the delivery of select projects related to embedded linux
* convey market requirements to key stakeholders in our organization, and sometimes participate to the development or refining of generic solutions to unlock market potential
* be both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to canonical
required skills and qualifications:
a bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field is required. 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. Albeit many projects can be done remotely, the successful candidate will be willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences.