Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is extensively used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field Engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, assisting customers with solution architecture, design, and delivery.
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This role is remote and requires managing a team across one of three Geos: Americas, EMEA, or APAC. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in embedded Linux and a passion for helping customers achieve ambitious technical and business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of Field Engineers in Presales and Professional Services.
- Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and acting as a trusted advisor.
- Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback to team members.
- Identify and measure team health indicators.
- Implement disciplined engineering processes and represent the team to stakeholders, partners, and customers.
- Collaborate as part of the leadership team.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Extensive embedded Linux experience (Yocto or other) and proficiency in Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Fluency in at least one of the following programming languages: Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
- Experience in managing a small team and handling customer engagements.
- Professional written and spoken English.
Work Conditions:
- Remote work within a single major time zone.
- Competitive salary and performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, and various employee benefits, including maternity and paternity leave.
Desirable Traits:
- Experience with RTOS and fluency in additional languages (both programming and human).
- Previous experience working in a remote-first, diverse, distributed company.
Canonical values diversity and fosters a workplace free from discrimination. We invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
