Ubuntu Pro Sales Engineer

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking an Ubuntu Pro Sales Engineer to drive the adoption of Ubuntu Pro in enterprise environments. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, perfect for software engineers who enjoy solving customer problems during presales. The position involves working with global companies to implement Linux and open source applications, requiring both technical knowledge and business acumen. As part of a global Field Engineering team, you'll collaborate closely with enterprise sales leads and have the opportunity to influence product development through customer feedback. The role offers significant learning opportunities in the open source technology landscape and includes travel for team meetings in interesting locations worldwide. Canonical operates as a distributed company with 1000+ colleagues across 70+ countries, emphasizing global collaboration and flexibility. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. This position particularly suits candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are driven by commercial success and can effectively bridge the gap between technical solutions and business needs.