Software Engineer - OpenStack

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, prominently recognized for its platform, Ubuntu. The company is dedicated to driving groundbreaking enterprise initiatives across various sectors, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. As an established pioneer of global distributed collaboration, Canonical boasts a team of over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries.

We are seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our OpenStack Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on Charmed OpenStack and Ceph, developing a suite of Python-based charms for deploying and managing these technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for open source software, Linux, and cloud platform technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality code to create new features and debug issues.
• Review code produced by fellow engineers.
• Ensure the success of OpenStack and Ceph across multiple architectures.
• Work from home while engaging in international travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about technology and enjoy working with talented individuals.
• You possess curiosity, flexibility, and accountability in your approach.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
• You have experience with Python and are interested in technologies such as Ubuntu Linux, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, and related cloud technologies.

Work Conditions:

• This is a remote, full-time position with the expectation of international travel several times a year.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English is required.

What Canonical Offers:

• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Annual Compensation Review.
• Recognition and Rewards programs.
• Annual Leave.
• Priority Pass for travel.
• Flexible working options.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any distinguishing factors.