Canonical · 4 months ago
Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and they are seeking an Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand their reach in mission-critical industries. The role involves engaging with customers, delivering projects related to Embedded Linux, and acting as a trusted advisor while advocating for customer needs.
Computer Software
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
Qualification
Required
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
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
For positions in Japan and Korea, the successful candidates will also be able to speak and write the local language at a professional level
Preferred
Experience with customer engagements a plus, but not a requirement
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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