About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring a Cloud Field Engineer to help global companies adopt private cloud infrastructure and open source applications. You'll work with technologies like Linux, Kubernetes, and OpenStack while providing hands-on solutions to customer challenges. This role requires experience in cloud technologies and software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in cloud technologies and open source applications, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing private cloud infrastructures. Your expertise in Linux and cloud-native operations allows you to design solutions that meet diverse workload needs. You enjoy working collaboratively and coaching colleagues, fostering a healthy engineering culture aligned with company values.
You are proficient in Python and have experience developing Kubernetes operators and infrastructure-as-code solutions. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly makes you an effective consultant for customers, helping them embrace the latest technologies. You thrive in a remote work environment and are open to global travel for events and collaboration.
Desirable
Experience with additional cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus. Familiarity with tools like Ceph, Hadoop, and Spark will enhance your ability to architect comprehensive solutions. A passion for open source and a commitment to continuous learning will help you excel in this role.
What you'll do
As a Cloud Field Engineer at Canonical, you will work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel to applications, ensuring that our customers can effectively utilize the latest cloud technologies. You will architect cloud infrastructure solutions tailored to specific workload requirements, whether on-premises or in public cloud environments. Your role will involve hands-on deployment, testing, and transitioning solutions to support or managed services teams.
You will collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions that leverage Linux Ubuntu, OpenStack, and Kubernetes. Your responsibilities will include coaching and developing your colleagues, sharing insights, and contributing to a collaborative engineering culture. You will also engage in presentations and training sessions to help customers fully embrace the solutions you design.
What we offer
Canonical provides a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud technology and open source applications. You will be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home while also providing opportunities for global travel. Join us in shaping the future of cloud infrastructure and open source solutions.
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