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CanonicalDevices & IOT Field Engineering Manager
Canonical is a profitable and expanding open-source software provider known for developing Ubuntu, an operating system widely utilized across cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and…
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Canonical is a profitable and expanding open-source software provider known for developing Ubuntu, an operating system widely utilized across cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things applications. The organization operates globally with a distributed workforce spanning over 75 countries and minimal traditional office spaces, bringing staff together in-person several times annually. The company seeks a Devices and IoT Field Engineering Manager to direct a regionally focused team…
Job Description
Canonical is a profitable and expanding open-source software provider known for developing Ubuntu, an operating system widely utilized across cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things applications. The organization operates globally with a distributed workforce spanning over 75 countries and minimal traditional office spaces, bringing staff together in-person several times annually.
The company seeks a Devices and IoT Field Engineering Manager to direct a regionally focused team within the Americas, EMEA, or APAC. This position involves leading professional services and presales operations, guiding solution architecture, and helping clients build secure connected device ecosystems using Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core. Successful candidates combine deep technical expertise in Linux with personnel management capabilities, a passion for client success, and an eagerness to mentor colleagues through continuous professional development.
This role suits driven technologists who enjoy fast-paced client engagements, value distributed remote collaboration, and want to shape the future of edge computing. The position requires residing within the specific geographic region managed and involves international travel approximately twice yearly for company events.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a regional team of field engineers ranging from graduate to senior levels across presales and professional services
- Plan and drive progress on agreed goals, projects, and key performance indicators
- Partner closely with the leadership team and champion organizational and engineering excellence
- Solve customer problems by promoting company technologies and acting as a trusted advisor
- Implement disciplined engineering processes and identify team health indicators
- Represent the team and products to external stakeholders, partners, and customers
- Provide actionable market feedback to internal Product and Engineering groups
Requirements
- Extensive embedded Linux experience using Yocto or similar frameworks
- Extensive Linux experience, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage a small team
- Prior experience handling customer engagements
- Professional written and spoken English proficiency
- Ability to work remotely within a single major time zone in the Americas, EMEA, or APAC
- Capacity to travel internationally up to two weeks twice a year
Qualifications
- Exceptional academic track record spanning high school and university levels
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a compelling narrative regarding an alternative chosen path
- Experience with real-time operating systems
- Knowledge of additional programming or human languages
- Previous work history within a remote-first, diverse, and distributed organization
Core Skills
Benefits
- Compensation determined by geographical location, performance, and experience with annual reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission structure
- Distributed work environment featuring twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Recognition awards and annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a globally remote role. However, candidates must reside within the specific geographic region they manage—either the Americas, EMEA, or APAC—to remain within a few time zones of their team.
What is the salary for this role?
The source posting does not specify the salary amount, noting only that compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
What travel is required for the job?
Employees must be able to travel internationally twice a year for company events that can last up to two weeks long.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must have an exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, including an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path.
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