Embedded linux field engineering manager (americas only) join canonical as an embedded linux field engineering manager to lead a region‑focused team of field engineers in presales and professional services, guiding customers through solution architecture, design and delivery. Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software, with ubuntu widely used in cloud, ai, iot and engineering innovation. This is a fully remote role. The manager will run a team located within one of the three geographic regions – americas, emea or apac – and will be responsible for the people and delivery in that region. Responsibilities lead and develop a team of field engineers, from graduate to senior, in presales and professional services. Solve customer problems by promoting canonical technologies and being a trusted advisor. Coach, mentor and provide career‑development feedback. Identify and measure team health indicators. Implement disciplined engineering processes. Represent the team and product to stakeholders, partners and customers. Develop and evangelise best‑practice engineering and organisational practices. Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects. Act as a member of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders. Qualifications exceptional academic track record in high school and university. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field. Extensive embedded linux experience (yocto or similar). Extensive linux experience – debian or ubuntu preferred. Fluency in at least one of golang, python, c, c++ or rust. Ability to manage a small team. Experience with customer engagements. Professional written and spoken english. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility and accountability. Result‑oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments. Capability to communicate the business benefits of technology. Humble learner and quick study. 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 meet colleagues from across the company. Priority pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and encourage applications from all backgrounds. About canonical – a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for ai, iot, and cloud. J-18808-ljbffr