Senior Field Application Engineer

Digi International

Senior Field Application Engineer developing proof-of-concept applications for IoT solutions. Supporting sales and engineering teams with customer engagements across EMEA region.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux, networking principles, and containerization technologies while effectively communicating technical concepts to customers and partners. Capable of developing proof-of-concept applications and providing technical support in a pre-sales environment.

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Linux SkillsNetworking PrinciplesCellular ConnectivityApplication DevelopmentContainerization Technologies

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Hard Skills

LinuxNetworkingCellular ConnectivityPythonShell ScriptingContainerizationSIM ManagementSignal DiagnosticsWAN BondingSerial Protocols

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digi Remote ManagerLXCDocker

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Technology Discipline

Industry Keywords

LANWAN4G LTE5GModbus

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerLinuxPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand customer business and application requirements; provide pre-sales technical and design support with prospective customers and partners over the phone, via email, and in person
Design and develop proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate product capabilities
Build and deploy containerised applications on Digi devices using the Digi Remote Manager and LXC
Act as liaison between the Sales Team and Engineering, Technical Support, Product Marketing, and Product Management
Provide customer training programmes and technical sales presentations as required
Set up, test, and replicate customer hardware, software, networking, and application issues in a lab environment
Develop and maintain strong technical relationships with customer and partner contacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a technology discipline, or 4–6 years of equivalent relevant experience
Solid, hands-on Linux skills
Strong knowledge of networking LAN/WAN principles, topologies, and protocols
Practical experience with cellular connectivity (4G LTE and 5G), including concepts such as SIM management, signal diagnostics, carrier failover, and WAN bonding
Familiarity with serial protocols (RS-232/485, Modbus or similar)
Experience developing or scripting applications — Python, shell scripting, or similar
Understanding of containerisation technologies (Docker, LXC, or equivalent)
Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and German
Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the EMEA region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Professional training and development opportunities
Health benefits