This is a fast-paced engineering role in Linux-based software-defined infrastructure and applications, encompassing all layers of the stack, including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), and containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN, and Core networking), up to OpenStack and Kubernetes, along with the open-source applications running on top of them.
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The role offers an opportunity for a technologist passionate about Linux and open source to build a career while driving success for customers, the community, and the company. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in open source development, excellent communication skills, and a knack for troubleshooting and resolving issues in widely-used technology.
You will assist in troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution with workarounds, guidance, and bug fixes to be released upstream and in Ubuntu.
Key Responsibilities:
- Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software.
- Maintain close working relationships with Canonical's field, support, and product engineering teams.
- Participate in upstream communities.
- Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and collaborate with upstream for inclusion.
- Review code produced by other engineers.
- Prioritize work and efficiently manage your time against established priorities.
- Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation.
- Maintain clear, technical, and concise communications.
- Work from home and travel internationally for team meetings, events, and conferences.
Requirements:
- Professional experience as a software engineer.
- Background in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Strong experience with Linux and at least one of the following: Ceph, OpenStack, Kubernetes, or other cloud technologies.
- Development-level experience with at least one of: Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux.
- Ability to troubleshoot with debugging tools like gdb.
- Familiarity with git source code repositories and branches.
- Exceptional academic track record.
- Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills:
- A genuine love for technology and working with talented individuals.
- Curiosity, flexibility, articulation, and accountability.
- Value for soft skills alongside technical competence.
- Interest in and experience with Ubuntu Linux (kernel or userspace), Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, C, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, and distributed systems.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven annual bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits reflecting our values and ideals.
- Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards, annual leave, maternity and paternity leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations for team meetings and events.
Canonical is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes diversity and equal opportunity.
