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# Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices/IoT

- **Company:** Canonical Ltd.
- **Location:** Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), BIOS, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Debian Linux, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Extensible Firmware Interface, Yocto, Information Technology, U-Boot, Golang
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-5355-c10b70de52ab53d924b670d158594c07

## About the Role

optimal reliability, security, developer productivity and footprint. This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience of low-level Linux boot, BIOS, EFI, Secure Boot, firmware, OS Distribution packaging and generally speaking embedded software development methodologies. They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Competitive, business-focused technologists at heart, they are also dedicated team players that take pride in team and company wins. We often say that our field engineers have 'the hardest job at Canonical' because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well-informed answer. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to
ensure that is true. 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 - 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 What we are looking for in you - 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 - Albeit many projects can be done remotely, the successful candidate will be 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. Additional skills that you might also bring - Experience with customer engagements a plus, but not a requirement What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in sha

## Description

Linux plumbers. If you are someone passionate about Linux, who knows the plumbing of the OS inside and out, who is proficient with distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and bringing customer's ideas to life, then please keep on reading - this may be a uniquely exciting opportunity for you. The server edition of Ubuntu is already very widely used in connected devices and industrial PC's. Our edition of Ubuntu tailored for IoT, called Ubuntu Core, represents the state of the art in security and resilience for high end appliances and equipment. Our customers include global brands in consumer and industrial electronics as well as automotive and robotics. We continue to expand our range of offerings to bring our 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. Together, this portfolio is Linux reinvented for


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