Devices & IOT Field Engineering Manager

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Devices & IoT Field Engineering Manager based in Turkey.** This is a leadership opportunity for a technologist passionate about Linux, embedded systems, and connected devices. You will lead a regional team of Field Engineers supporting customers through presales, solution architecture, and professional services. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with people management, customer engagement, and strategic thinking. You will help organizations design and deliver secure, durable solutions for mission-critical connected devices and edge environments. You will coach engineers, strengthen engineering practices, and contribute valuable market insight to product and engineering teams. The position operates in a globally distributed environment, collaborating across regions, customers, partners, and technical teams. It is well suited to an experienced Linux professional who enjoys fast-paced challenges and turning complex technology into measurable business value. ### Accountabilities - Lead, develop, and support a team of Field Engineers ranging from graduate to senior level, with responsibility for presales and professional services activities. - Set team objectives, plan priorities, and drive progress against agreed goals, projects, and business commitments. - Partner with leadership to shape team strategy, execution, and organizational priorities. - Champion engineering excellence, disciplined processes, and effective organizational practices across the team. - Coach and mentor engineers, providing regular feedback and supporting technical and career development. - Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, helping them solve complex problems and understand the value of modern Linux and IoT technologies. - Represent the team and its products to customers, partners, stakeholders, and internal teams. - Monitor team health indicators and continuously improve team effectiveness, collaboration, and performance. - Provide market and customer feedback to Product and Engineering teams, helping influence future product direction. - Work primarily within a single major time zone while collaborating effectively with globally distributed teams. - Support international travel for company events and customer engagements as required. ### Requirements - Strong academic background, with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or a compelling alternative professional background. - Extensive experience with embedded Linux, including Yocto or comparable embedded Linux technologies. - Strong Linux expertise, with experience in Debian or Ubuntu considered an advantage. - Previous experience managing or leading a small engineering or technical team. - Demonstrated experience working directly with customers in technical, consulting, presales, professional services, or similar environments. - Ability to explain complex technical concepts and clearly communicate the business benefits of technology. - Strong understanding of connected devices, IoT, edge computing, and the technical challenges associated with building secure and reliable device fleets. - Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, adaptability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset. - Results-oriented approach with a strong personal drive to meet commitments and deliver outcomes. - Ability to learn quickly and remain effective in a rapidly changing technology environment. - Experience with RTOS technologies is desirable. - Additional programming or spoken-language skills are a plus. - Previous experience working in remote-first, diverse, and distributed organizations is advantageous. - Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks, as well as occasional customer or industry engagements. ### Benefits - Globally distributed, remote-first working environment. - Opportunity to work with modern Linux, embedded systems, IoT, edge computing, and open source technologies. - In-person team sprints and company events approximately twice a year. - Personal learning and development budget of **USD 2,000 per year**. - Annual compensation review based on location, experience, and performance. - Performance-driven annual bonus or commission in addition to base compensation. - Recognition and rewards programs. - Annual holiday leave. - Maternity and paternity leave. - Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform. - Opportunities to travel internationally and meet colleagues in new locations. - Priority Pass and travel upgrades for eligible long-haul company events. - A diverse, international environment offering opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and collaboration with highly skilled technical teams.