About the Job:
Canonical is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Community Engineers. Our ambition is to set a standard of excellence in serving the open source ecosystem. The Community team at Canonical enables community leaders and participants to coordinate effectively, ensuring community processes are efficient and well-run.
As a Community Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, executing, and scaling initiatives that foster a thriving open source community. This position is ideal for someone with a technical background and a passion for open source software, particularly Linux.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support community initiatives using your technical and organizational skills.
- Collaborate with developers to integrate community plans with Canonical's objectives.
- Lead complex programs from conception through launch, working with various teams.
- Engage with volunteer developers in the Ubuntu community, providing guidance and support.
- Create content to keep the community informed and engaged, including blog posts and social media updates.
- Represent the Ubuntu community at conferences and through public speaking engagements.
- Facilitate community contributions and encourage collaboration in the open source ecosystem.
Qualifications:
- Experience with developer tools and open source projects.
- Proven record of accomplishments (e.g., talks, blogs, contributions to GitHub).
- Interest or experience in areas such as Ubuntu Linux, DevOps, software development, QA, package management, and container technology.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work autonomously.
Additional Skills (Optional):
- Experience in community management and/or developer advocacy.
- Experience as a software developer and contributions to the Ubuntu community.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation, revisited annually.
- Performance-driven bonuses and commissions.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Opportunities for travel and team events.
Location & Work Conditions:
Full-time, fully remote roles open to candidates across the globe. Global travel required approximately 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events, with additional travel opportunities.
Language Requirements:
Primary language not specified; however, proficiency in English is typically assumed in global companies.
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.
