Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager

Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager (Americas only) 2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. Our customers include world‑leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery. Location: Remote. Run a team in one of three Geos – Americas, EMEA, or APAC. You must be located in one of those Geos to manage that specific team. Our IoT mission is to enable companies to make fleets of very secure connected devices. Canonical provides the base Ubuntu OS and kernel, secure update and management mechanisms. Customers create mission‑critical control systems, gateways and appliances that need to meet stringent quality and security requirements. Field Engineers are thought leaders solving hard problems. They are accomplished technologists, hands‑on with embedded Linux strategy and delivery. They help customers achieve ambitious technical and business goals and demonstrate Canonical’s open‑source approach. Key responsibilities include: Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, from graduate to senior, in Presales and Professional Services Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and being a trusted advisor Work remotely in a single major time zone Coach, mentor and provide career development feedback Identify and measure team health indicators Implement disciplined engineering processes Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders What we are looking for: Exceptional academic track record from high school and university Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field Extensive embedded Linux experience – Yocto or other platforms 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 Ability to communicate the business benefits of technology Humble learner and quick study Other desirable traits: RTOS experience Additional programming languages Experience working in a remote‑first, diverse, distributed company 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 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 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr