Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve customers that include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. The company promotes global distributed collaboration, employing over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries with minimal office-based roles. Teams have opportunities to meet in person two to four times a year in engaging locations worldwide.
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We are seeking a Software Engineer for our OpenStack Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates passionate about open source software, Linux, and OpenStack. As a software engineer on the OpenStack Engineering team, you will build Charmed OpenStack and Ceph, a suite of open-source Python-based charms for deploying and managing OpenStack and Ceph. Your work will support a wide range of users and computing environments, from desktops to bare metal servers. This role necessitates a Python software developer with a strong passion for automating infrastructure as code.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Write high-quality code to create new features
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code to resolve them
- Review code generated by other engineers
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on effective solutions
- Ensure the success of OpenStack and Ceph across multiple architectures
- Work from home with global travel requirements for internal and external events
Who You Are:
- You are passionate about technology and enjoy working with talented individuals
- You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
- You value soft skills and are self-motivated, enterprising, and thoughtful
- You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field
- You have experience with Python and an interest in two or more of the following technologies: Ubuntu Linux (kernel or userspace), Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/ML, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, C, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, and scalable web services
- You have experience with non-x86 architectures, including s390, arm64, power, and others
- You possess experience with OpenStack, OVN, Openvswitch, and other related cloud technologies
What Canonical Offers:
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Annual Compensation Review
- Recognition Rewards
- Annual Leave
- Priority Pass for travel
- Flexible working options
Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world-class software and services. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, considering applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
