Dedicated Linux Desktop & Devices Support Engineer, Singapore

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. This is an opportunity for an Linux Engineer/Administrator with a passion for Linux and Customer Success to build a career with Canonical and support the technical needs of customers leveraging Ubuntu and open source products. If you have a passion for technology and an eagerness to learn, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical. You will be accountable for delivering an outstanding technical support experience on the full Desktop and Server technical stack at Canonical. From problem qualification to full resolution, you will own and manage your cases. When needed, you will transfer your cases to your colleagues or involve senior engineers. Your day to day job is to provide technical expertise, be an excellent communicator and a service-oriented professional. Every day you will have to make judgement calls to prioritise customer issues and maximise your effectiveness. You will also need to set time aside to learn about our new products and technologies and evolve as a professional. You will participate in various training sessions, team gatherings and Company events. Location: Home-based in Singapore. The role entails Investigate issues reported by customers by researching and escalating issues Work to resolve complex customer problems related to Canonical’s portfolio of products. Ownership of results: Ensure that each support case owned by you is handled according to our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the highest possible customer satisfaction by setting the right expectations and fulfilling your commitments. Engage directly with customers and work collaboratively by phone, ticketing system, and remote sessions to resolve their issues. Participate in a regular weekend working rotation. Contribute new knowledge base articles and maintain existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers. Understanding Ubuntu development process to be able to set customer expectations correctly on timeline for a fix. What are we looking for in you Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternati