Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager

Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager (Americas only) 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 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, helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery. Location: This is a remote role, managing a team in one of the three Geos: Americas, EMEA or APAC. You must be located within your team's Geo. Our Internet of Things mission is to enable companies to create fleets of secure connected devices. Canonical provides the Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, ranging from graduate to senior, in the areas of Presales and Professional Services Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and being a trusted advisor Work remotely within 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 Act as an active member of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders What we are looking for in you 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) 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 EnglishExcellent 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 include RTOS experience, additional programming languages, and previous experience working in a remote‑first, diverse, distributed company. What we offer you 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 from your team and others Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events 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 very 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 create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr