Canonical is a privately held computer software company that develops and maintains the Ubuntu operating system. The company also offers commercial support and related services to Ubuntu users.

Canonical

Help us shape the future of open source IT, devops, and IS, from bare metal to containers. Our goal is to revolutionise open source application and infrastructure operations.

We want to transform the world of software operations by enabling true model-driven operations via next-generation infrastructure-as-code. This will allow companies to run very efficient bare-metal operations for high-performance computing, private cloud, data lakes, AI/ML, and analytics. We need to invent some new technology, and we need to build some new products; we are therefore looking for someone who can lead and inspire a regional software engineering team to fulfill this initiative.

The Solutions Engineering team works in close collaboration with our managed infrastructure operations team, which runs many private OpenStack clouds and Kubernetes clusters for customers around the world. This enables us to improve our infra-as-code products based on our own real experience, mirroring that of our users and customers. We work in Python, creating open source automation capabilities that simplify operations for anybody, anywhere, who is building on Ubuntu.

Most of the team's work involves pure Python software development focused on enabling true DevOps workflows. We strive for high quality in both design, documentation, tests, and performance as we enhance operations code packages and Ubuntu itself in order to ensure our platform is the easiest, most robust, and best performing for driving your infrastructure.

This role is ideal for software engineers who want to work in a global team, have a passion for distributed systems and cloud computing, and an interest in the entire Linux stack - from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers.

 

What you’ll do
Work in Python and Golang to design and deliver open source software operations code
Work with the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
Rethink open source operations for our customers and open source community
Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
Follow agile software development practices
Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights
Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
Global travel up to 10% of time for internal and external events
Who you are
You are a passionate Python developer
You are organised and want your team to deliver timely, high quality software
You understand the importance of reliable operations in an agile world
You have sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts & technologies
You have practical knowledge of Linux and networking
You are a lifelong learner
Bonus points for
You have graduated with a university degree in Computer Science or related software engineering field
Golang programming skills
What you will learn
OpenStack and Kubernetes in production
Thinking rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability
Wide range of open source applications and skills
Real-life and hands-on exposure to a wide range of emerging technologies and tools
We offer: 
100% work-from-home
Learning and development
Competitive salary
Recognition rewards
Annual leave
Priority Pass for travel
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.



👨🏻‍💻 Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering

This is a general track for Senior Engineer or above in any team at Canonical. After the first round of interviews we will establish which teams might be an excellent fit, and progress your application with them.

Canonical delivers open source to the world across every class of compute. Canonical Ubuntu is the world’s favourite Linux for cloud, desktop and IoT. Our engineering teams work on operating systems, programming languages, applications, devices, infrastructure and services. We work in Golang, Python, C, C++, and Rust for system services, and use React and Flutter on the front end.

In our levelling framework, a Senior Engineer is not only an outstanding software architect and coder, they also demonstrate the leadership qualities needed to rally a team to ship outstanding products. A Senior Engineer partners with an Engineering Manager, who is also code-capable, and together they take responsibility for team outcomes. We hire based on academic results and proven product execution, and we select those with a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will make a significant contribution in Canonical's portfolio through high-quality code, technical leadership, team motivation and direction, exceptional design, and crisp documentation.

As a Senior Engineer you'll drive the architecture, design and evolution of high-impact open source. Our teams work at every level of the stack. From the kernel and system software at the core of Ubuntu through to major language runtimes and the bleeding-edge of cloud automation and distributed systems, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex but highly rewarding projects. Our teams also build the services which deliver Ubuntu to the world, on cloud, devices, servers and PCs.

Additionally, this role will give you the opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and ensure seamless software operations at scale.

Location: we have remote opportunities for Senior Engineers in every time zone.

What your day will look like
Lead design and architecture of an impactful open source project
Code in Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++ or Typescript / React
Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
Mentor, develop and advise colleagues in their career progression 
Display technical leadership in Canonical and our communities 
Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them 
Contribute to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind 
Work from home with global travel twice annually for company events 
What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
Technical leadership as well as team motivation, direction and pace
Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
Deep experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python or C 
Subject matter expertise in your engineering domain
Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance
Professional written and spoken English 
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) 
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability 
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation 
Excellent communication and presentation skills 
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments 
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Additional skills that you might also bring
Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes 
Experience with highly concurrent, distributed systems
Experience with embedded systems 
Performance engineering – from kernel to web – benchmarks, optimisation
Experience with software security – fuzzing, tabletop threat models, analysis, audit
Experience build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation 
Experience with public clouds or OpenStack 
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging 
Experience with systems programming or scalable web services 
Deep quality and test engineering
Web or Flutter front-end experience
REST and gRPC API experience
SQL and NoSQL data store expertise
Experience with public clouds or OpenStack
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging
Experience with systems programming or scalable web services
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.



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