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Ubuntu Sales Engineer (Entry-Level)

Canonical

Home based - WorldwideEntry level · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 15 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Canonical is hiring an Ubuntu Pro Sales Engineer to work remotely from anywhere worldwide. This entry-level role suits candidates with a technical background who are interested in open source software and enjoy engaging with customers to solve problems during the presales process.

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What you will do

  • Collect customer business requirements and provide advice on Ubuntu and related open source applications.
  • Identify challenges customers face with open source and explain how Ubuntu Pro can address them.
  • Present and demonstrate Ubuntu Pro to potential and existing clients.
  • Provide feedback to product teams to help shape product development.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to achieve shared targets.
  • Travel internationally up to 25% of the time for company events and customer meetings.

Requirements

  • Strong academic record from high school and university.
  • An undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative background.
  • Confidence in sharing ideas and feedback respectfully.
  • Proven ability to exceed expectations and deliver excellent results.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Practical knowledge of Linux, virtualisation, containers, and networking.
  • Business-oriented technology problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of cloud computing concepts and platforms like Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Interest in enterprise open source technologies such as private clouds, machine learning, AI, data, and analytics.
  • Intermediate Python programming skills.
  • Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects or initiatives.
  • Professional proficiency in English with strong presentation skills.
  • Experience with Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
  • Ability to work well in diverse, multicultural, and multinational environments.
  • Self-motivated and thoughtful with a results-driven attitude.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to two weeks for company and customer events.

Benefits

The company offers a salary based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance bonuses or commissions. Benefits include a distributed work environment with biannual in-person team meetings, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, holiday leave, parental leave, an employee assistance programme, and travel perks such as Priority Pass and upgrades for long-haul company events.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application by the closing date, which the employer has not published.

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