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 Software Engineer for Sustaining Engineering to work on Linux-based software-defined infrastructure. You'll engage with technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenStack in a remote capacity. This role requires a strong affinity for open source development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in Linux-based systems and a passion for open source software — your experience spans various layers of the technology stack, from bare metal to virtualization and containerization. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable working with distributed teams across the globe.
Your technical skills include proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes, as well as experience with storage solutions like Ceph and networking technologies such as Open vSwitch (OVS) and Open Virtual Network (OVN). You are eager to tackle challenges in software-defined infrastructure and contribute to the success of Ubuntu and its ecosystem.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Linux-based software-defined infrastructure and applications — your work will cover all layers of the stack, ensuring that our solutions are robust and efficient. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategy and execution, participating in regular in-person meetings to foster team cohesion.
You will engage in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues, leveraging your engineering skills to improve the performance and reliability of our systems. Your contributions will directly impact our customers and the broader open source community, driving innovation and success for Canonical.
What we offer
Canonical provides a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment, allowing you to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and locations. We foster a culture of inclusivity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of open source software and making a difference in the technology landscape.
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