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
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Overview
Canonical is hiring a Performance Engineer to enhance software performance and efficiency across their open source platform, Ubuntu. This role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to drive performance engineering practices. Experience in performance analysis and optimization is essential.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a Performance Engineer with a strong understanding of software performance, correctness, and efficiency. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to open source projects that impact global enterprises. You have a keen eye for detail and can analyze complex systems to identify performance bottlenecks. You are comfortable working in a distributed team and are excited about the opportunity to influence performance engineering culture across various teams.
You possess a solid foundation in software engineering principles and are familiar with the entire software stack, from kernel to applications. You are passionate about open source software and understand its significance in modern technology landscapes. You are adaptable and willing to learn new skills to enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
As a Performance Engineer at Canonical, you will work closely with engineering teams to implement performance engineering practices across the organization. You will analyze software performance metrics and provide insights to improve efficiency and correctness. You will collaborate with developers to create measurement frameworks and analytical tools that support performance optimization efforts. Your role will involve driving the adoption of performance engineering tools and methodologies, ensuring that performance considerations are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
You will participate in cross-functional meetings to align on performance goals and share insights with your peers. You will also contribute to the development of a central performance engineering team, focusing on shared tools and dashboarding capabilities. Your expertise will help shape the future of performance engineering at Canonical, making a significant impact on the quality of their open source products.
What we offer
Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment with a diverse team spread across the globe. You will be part of a company that values innovation and collaboration, with a strong commitment to open source principles. The role provides a chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a real-world impact. You will have the flexibility to work from anywhere while being part of a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages professional growth.
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