Embedded Linux Field Engineer (Mandarin speaking)
Canonical Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
We are hiring a Mandarin-speaking Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT to expand our reach in mission-critical industries such as Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco, as well as Consumer Electronics. If you are passionate about Linux, proficient with distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customer ideas to life, this may be a uniquely exciting opportunity for you.
The server edition of Ubuntu is widely used in connected devices and industrial PCs. Our Ubuntu Core is state-of-the-art in security and resilience for high-end appliances. Our customers include global brands in consumer and industrial electronics, automotive, and robotics. We continue to expand our offerings to bring security, management, and developer experience to the smallest Linux environments and devices. We recently added a real-time Linux capability and are working towards a range of certifications for these offerings.
This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well, be proficient coders and scripters, and have experience with low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware, and embedded software development methodologies. They should enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. We value teamwork and a strong customer-focused mindset.
Location: This role will be based remotely in the APAC region, except in locations where we have an office, such as Taipei and Beijing.
What your day will look like
- Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology
- Elaborate solutions to be proposed to prospective clients
- Contribute to the delivery of select projects related to Embedded Linux
- Convey market requirements to key stakeholders and participate in developing or refining generic solutions to unlock market potential
- Be a customer advocate and trusted advisor to Canonical
What we are looking for in you
- Fluent in Mandarin and willing to travel to China regularly
- 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 with the ability to multi-task
- Personal drive to meet commitments
- Humble learner and quick study
- Willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
- Experience with customer engagements is a plus
What we offer colleagues
- 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
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: Entry level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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📌 Embedded Linux Field Engineer (Mandarin speaking)
🏢 Canonical
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