Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is extensively used in key enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve customers that include the world's foremost public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across multiple sectors.
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We are hiring for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to enhance our next-generation operations at scale, utilizing pure Python infra-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications. Our aim is to refine enterprise infrastructure DevOps, managing hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers. We strive to elevate automation by embracing a universal operator pattern and model-driven operations.
In this role, you will need to have a strong belief in automation as a software engineering challenge and a keen interest in a scientific approach to operations at scale. You will engage deeply with the entire stack, from bare metal networking and the kernel up to serverless and open source applications.
Our cloud operations engineers leverage Python programming skills and rigor in operations. We practice DevSecOps from bare metal to application, architecting and managing OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage. You will also facilitate DevSecOps for applications operating on that infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Bring Python software engineering skills to the operations domain.
- Architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage.
- Ensure operational excellence in a high-pressure environment involving mission-critical services for top-tier customers.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
- Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage
- Python software development expertise
- Operational experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations
- Familiarity with public or private cloud management
What We Offer:
- Compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Distributed work environment with two team sprints in person annually
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for travel to new locations for team meetings
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages being an advantage.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a forward-thinking tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are significantly impacting the realms of AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit globally and maintain a high standard for new hires, expecting excellence to thrive in the fast-evolving software landscape. Canonical offers a workplace that fosters diversity and is free from discrimination, ensuring all applications are given fair consideration.
