Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used across various enterprise initiatives, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, employing over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries with minimal office-based roles.
We are hiring a Junior Cloud Field Engineer to assist global companies in adopting the latest private cloud infrastructure, Linux, and cloud-native operations. The Junior Cloud Field Engineer will engage with customers to address real-world challenges, leveraging technologies such as Linux Ubuntu, OpenStack, and Kubernetes. This role includes diverse responsibilities, including acting as a cloud consultant, deploying and testing solutions, and developing Kubernetes operators through Python.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work across the entire Linux stack, including kernel, networking, storage, and applications.
- Design and deliver open source code using Python.
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions with OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop, and Spark, either on-premises or in public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Coach colleagues and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.
- Participate in global travel for internal and external events.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise.
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies, such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, and Ceph.
- Practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
- Intermediate to advanced Python programming skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; knowledge of a second language is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and reliability in following through on commitments.
What You'll Learn:
- Infrastructure for OpenStack and Kubernetes.
- Linux Ubuntu and networking knowledge.
- A variety of open-source applications and skills.
- Direct engagement with customers across diverse businesses.
- Exposure to emerging technologies and tools.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation tailored to geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Paid annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities for travel to new locations and priority access for travel upgrades.
