The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. We are hiring a Software Engineer for a fast-paced, engineering role in Linux-based software-defined infrastructure and applications. This covers all layers of the stack, including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker, LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN), up to OpenStack and Kubernetes, along with the open source applications running on top of them.
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This role is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and open source to build a career with the company and drive success for our customers, community, and the company. If you possess a strong affinity for open source development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting technology used by millions across the world, you will enjoy collaborating with some of the best professionals in the industry at the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Resolve complex customer issues related to Ubuntu, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software.
- Maintain a close working relationship with the company's field, support, and product engineering teams.
- Participate in upstream communities.
- Develop fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion.
- Review code produced by other engineers.
- Maintain clear technical and concise communications.
- Prioritize work and manage time effectively.
- Travel internationally up to 10% 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, OpenStack, Kubernetes, or other cloud technologies.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, C, and C++ on Linux.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities using tools like gdb.
- Familiarity with git source code repositories and branches.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Passion for technology and working collaboratively with brilliant individuals.
- Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Interests in Ubuntu Linux (kernel or userspace), Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, and distributed systems.
Work Conditions:
- Distributed work environment with team sprints in person twice a year — the company has operated remotely since 2004.
- Travel opportunities to meet colleagues and engage in team events.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is expected; additional language skills are a plus.
