Embedded Linux Consultant - Japan
Canonical · Remote · Japan ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
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- Fully remote (Japan)
- Embedded Linux & IoT
- Ubuntu Core focus
- Travel up to 30%
- English + Japanese
Join Canonical as an Embedded Linux Field Engineer focused on the Devices and IoT sector. You will work with mission-critical industries such as automotive, medical devices, robotics, and consumer electronics to implement secure and resilient Linux solutions.
This role requires deep expertise in Linux internals, acting as a trusted advisor to customers while conveying market needs back to the engineering teams. You will bridge the gap between technical possibilities and business requirements in a distributed, global environment.
What you'll do
- Engage with customers during presales to gather requirements
- Explain technology stacks and elaborate proposed solutions
- Participate in delivering select Embedded Linux projects
- Convey market requirements to internal stakeholders
- Help refine generic solutions to unlock market potential
- Act as a customer advocate and trusted technical advisor
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Extensive Linux experience, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
- Solid embedded Linux background with Yocto or Buildroot
- Proficiency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust
- Professional written and spoken English skills
- Professional proficiency in Japanese language
- Willingness to travel up to 30% for meetings and events
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
Nice to have
- Previous experience with customer engagements
- Knowledge of RTOS environments
- Experience with low-level Linux boot and BIOS
- Firmware and embedded software development skills
Stack
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Ubuntu Core
- Yocto
- Buildroot
- Golang
- Python
- C
- C++
- Rust
How you'll work
- Fully remote role based in Japan
- Preference for Tokyo or Osaka area
- Distributed work environment
- Twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Up to 30% travel for customer and company events
What you get
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- USD 2,000 yearly learning and development budget
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards program
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul events