About the Job:
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 initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers.
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The Canonical Public Cloud team is seeking enthusiastic engineers to act as Ubuntu distribution engineers. These engineers will work closely with the Ubuntu Engineering organization to ensure that technologies such as cloud-specific agents, web servers, databases, and virtualization/containerization stacks are optimized for public clouds. The team collaborates with industry giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Oracle to enhance Ubuntu for their infrastructures while providing a consistent user experience.
As a member of the Public Cloud team, you will be part of a dynamic environment that builds and maintains Ubuntu Server for cloud environments, with an emphasis on continuous deployment of images to end users. This role involves collaborating proactively within a distributed team and ensuring high-quality software standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate within a distributed team to foster a seamless software ecosystem for all Ubuntu users.
- Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high software quality.
- Debug issues on both open source and team-maintained code.
- Maintain and package software including cloud agents and traditional server workloads.
What We Are Looking For:
- A passion for technology and collaboration with talented individuals.
- A curious, flexible, and accountable mindset.
- Strong communication skills and an interest in building diverse partnerships.
- Experience or interest in public cloud operations or architecture and open source maintenance.
- Strong fundamentals in Python and an interest in Linux distribution packaging.
- Understanding of package management and dependency resolution.
- Familiarity with containerization and virtualization technologies, such as Docker and QEMU.
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent soft skills and a self-motivated attitude.
Language Requirements:
English proficiency is expected for effective communication within the team.
Work Conditions:
Full-time, Remote with global travel (2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events).
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation shaped by location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonuses and annual compensation reviews.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Additional benefits including maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for global travel.
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the open-source movement, publishing Ubuntu, a vital platform for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for applicants. Canonical has been a remote-first company since 2004, fostering an environment free from discrimination and promoting diversity.
