
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 Community Engineer to facilitate community management and support open source initiatives. You'll work closely with developers and community leaders, leveraging your technical skills and organizational abilities. This role is open to various seniority levels and is fully remote.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a technically proficient individual with a passion for open source software and community building. Your experience in community management allows you to coordinate effectively with community leaders and Canonical teams, ensuring that processes are efficient and impactful. You thrive in environments where you can support community initiatives and help others achieve their vision of open source. Your strong organizational skills enable you to manage multiple projects and facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
You have a solid understanding of Linux and its ecosystem, which allows you to engage with community members effectively. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly helps bridge the gap between developers and community participants. You are eager to learn and adapt, continuously seeking ways to improve community processes and initiatives. You understand the importance of fostering a thriving community and are committed to making a positive impact.
What you'll do
As a Community Engineer at Canonical, you will play a key role in designing and executing initiatives that enhance community engagement. You will work hand in hand with developers to integrate community plans with Canonical's objectives, ensuring maximum impact. Your responsibilities will include facilitating discussions, coordinating events, and supporting community leaders in their efforts. You will also be involved in creating resources and documentation that empower community members to contribute effectively.
You will help identify and implement best practices for community management, ensuring that Canonical's approach sets a standard of excellence in the open source ecosystem. Your role will require you to be proactive in addressing challenges and finding innovative solutions that benefit both the community and Canonical. You will collaborate with various teams within the organization to align community initiatives with broader company goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and support.
What we offer
Canonical offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where diversity of experience and perspective is valued. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of every candidate. Join us in our mission to empower the open source community and make a meaningful impact in the world of technology.
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