About Canonical

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, is a global leader in open source software, powering enterprise initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Ubuntu is the world's most widely used open source operating system, trusted by top public cloud providers, silicon manufacturers, and industry leaders across sectors. With over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical pioneers distributed collaboration with a remote-first culture. Teams align strategy through in-person offsites in exciting global locations 2-4 times a year. Founder-led and profitable, Canonical continues to grow, delivering secure, reliable Linux solutions reinvented for modern demands.

Role Overview

Canonical seeks a Mandarin-speaking Embedded Linux Field Engineer for Devices and IoT to expand in mission-critical industries like automotive, medical devices, industrial systems, robotics, telco, and consumer electronics. This remote APAC role (home-based, excluding Taipei/Beijing offices) demands Linux plumbing expertise. Ideal for passionate Linux experts proficient in OS internals, distribution packaging, software design, system debugging, and customer solutions. Leverage Ubuntu Core—the state-of-the-art in secure, resilient IoT Linux—with real-time capabilities and certifications underway. Field engineers at Canonical handle diverse client engagements, balancing customer advocacy with company goals in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

Expect a blend of presales, project delivery, and market influence. Travel up to 30% for customer meetings, events, and conferences, including regular China visits. Join a team trusted to represent Canonical's solutions comprehensively, prioritizing partner success.

Key Responsibilities

As an Embedded Linux Field Engineer, your impact will span customer engagement to product evolution:

• Engage prospects during presales: gather requirements, demo Ubuntu technology.
• Design tailored Embedded Linux solutions for client proposals.
• Contribute to project delivery in embedded environments.
• Relay market insights to stakeholders, aiding generic solution development.
• Serve as customer advocate and Canonical advisor, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Canonical seeks proven Linux plumbers with embedded expertise:

• Mandarin fluency required; regular China travel essential.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Deep Linux experience, preferably Debian/Ubuntu.
• Distribution/packaging skills (deb, rpm).
• Solid embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot).
• Proficiency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
• Professional English communication/presentation skills.
• Result-driven multitasker with commitment drive, humility, and quick learning.
• Up to 30% travel willingness.

Nice-to-haves: Customer engagement experience.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers premium colleague support, tailored by location, experience, and performance:

• Remote-first flexibility across APAC.
• Competitive global compensation, annually reviewed (more frequent for early-career).
• Access to Ubuntu ecosystem: Core for IoT, real-time Linux, certifications.
• Global collaboration with diverse, ambitious teams.
• Exciting offsites for strategy alignment.
• Profitable, growing company with open source innovation at its core.

Career Growth

Thrive in Canonical's dynamic environment. Field engineers gain broad exposure—from low-level boot/firmware to high-level presales—accelerating expertise in embedded Linux, IoT security, and enterprise solutions. Contribute to Ubuntu's evolution, influence product roadmaps, and engage with global tech leaders. With rapid growth, high performers advance quickly in a merit-based, remote culture emphasizing learning and impact.

Why Join Canonical

Canonical redefines Linux for reliability, security, productivity, and minimal footprint. Work on breakthrough tech for automotive OEMs, robotics firms, and IoT giants using Ubuntu Server and Core. As a remote-first pioneer, enjoy work-life balance with purposeful travel. Be part of a founder-led success story, delivering open source to the world's toughest challenges. If you're a competitive technologist passionate about Linux and customer wins, Canonical offers unparalleled opportunities in APAC's booming tech landscape.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote? Yes, home-based in APAC (except Taipei/Beijing offices), with up to 30% travel.

Q: What languages are required? Fluent Mandarin for China engagement; professional English.

Q: What's the tech stack? Ubuntu/Debian Linux, Yocto/Buildroot, Golang/Python/C++/Rust, firmware/boot processes.

Q: How does Canonical support growth? Annual reviews, global projects, skill-building in open source leadership.

Q: Why Mandarin specifically? To serve key China markets in automotive, robotics, and electronics.