Embedded Linux Consultant - Japan

About the Role

Canonical is seeking an Embedded Linux Field Engineer to support mission-critical industries including Automotive, Medical Devices, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Telco. You will act as a trusted advisor, leveraging your deep knowledge of Linux internals to help customers build secure, resilient solutions using Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core.

What You Will Do

• Engage with customers during presales to gather requirements and architect solutions.
• Participate in the delivery of specialized Embedded Linux projects.
• Act as a customer advocate and technical advisor for Canonical’s product portfolio.
• Convey market requirements to internal stakeholders to help refine and develop generic solutions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience with Linux (Debian/Ubuntu preferred).
• Solid background in embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot) or RTOS.
• Proficiency in at least one of: Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust.
• Professional fluency in both English and Japanese (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings and company events.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including maternity/paternity leave and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel opportunities and upgrades for company events.