open source engineer

Canonical

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to join the Launchpad team and take the lead in shaping the future of open-source collaboration.
 
 
 Launchpad is a platform for managing open-source development projects. It includes code hosting and review, bug tracking, package building, translations, and other facilities used by free and open-source software developers.
 
 
 As a senior or staff-level engineer passionate about Linux, web services, and scalable development platforms, you'll have the opportunity to architect and refine a mature, Python-driven system that supports major projects like Ubuntu. Your work will be instrumental in maintaining business-critical services while driving innovation, whether by expanding package-building capabilities, enhancing developer workflows, or modernizing the web UI.
 
 
 In this role, you'll empower developers across the world by ensuring that Launchpad remains a well-structured, high-velocity environment for open-source contribution. As part of Canonical's globally distributed team, you'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in open-source technology, building essential infrastructure that enables the next generation of software development. If optimizing large-scale projects, driving continuous improvement, and supporting developers excites you, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This is a remote role based in the EMEA region. Candidates will be expected to be located within this region.
 
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams, to ensure high-impact solutions.
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 <li>
 Crafting exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests, that delivering robust, well-structured systems that scale.
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 Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing high-quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.
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 Mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Enjoying the freedom of remote work while staying globally engaged. Travelling internationally 2 to 4 times a year to collaborate in key internal discussions and industry-leading external events&mdash;expanding your network, sharing expertise, and shaping innovation on a global stage.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems
 </li>
 <li>
 You are a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation
 </li>
 <li>
 You are curious, adaptable, and articulate with strong leadership and collaboration skills
 </li>
 <li>
 You have proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering high-quality, production-ready code
 </li>
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 You have expertise in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications and database management (PostgreSQL a plus)
 </li>
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 You have a deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments
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 You have a security-focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development
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 You have a familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform
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 You have a solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages
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 You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 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 recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a Software Maintenance Engineer to&hellip;
 
 
 &hellip;work in a dynamic and exciting engineering role in Linux-based infrastructure and applications, covering all layers of the stack, including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN and Core networking), OpenStack, Kubernetes and the open source applications running on top of them. It will challenge you to show the breadth of your engineering skills, which will be needed to work on almost any aspect of Ubuntu and the open source applications large enterprise customers run.
 
 
 This role is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and open source to build a career with Canonical and drive success for our customers, community and the company. If you have an affinity for open source software, great communication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting and fixing issues in technology used by millions across the world, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.
 
 
 This role deals with critical issues in the open source stack that require upstream bug fixes. Our engineers are able to work productively at any level of the stack including the kernel and in a wide range of languages, to understand and address the software issues at hand. Our group is critical to the success of our customers, partners and Ubuntu itself.
 
 
 You will help with troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution with workarounds, guidance, and bug fixes to be released upstream and in Ubuntu.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This is a remote role, we have teams in all time zones.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support and product engineering teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in upstream communities
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion
 </li>
 <li>
 Review code produced by other engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques
 </li>
 <li>
 Prioritize work and manage your time effectively against those priorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain clear, technical and concise communications
 </li>
 <li>
 Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 An exceptional academic track record
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Linux and open source software
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C or C++ on Linux
 </li>
 <li>
 A drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep-dive difficult issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You love technology and working with brilliant people
 </li>
 <li>
 You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
 </li>
 <li>
 You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
 </li>
 <li>
 You have interest in, or willingness to learn about any of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD,Postgresql, Mongo, Debian packaging, distributed systems
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 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 recognize 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Software Maintenance Engineer

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a Software Engineer - L3 Support to&hellip;
 
 
 &hellip;work in a dynamic and exciting engineering role in Linux-based infrastructure and applications, covering all layers of the stack, including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN and Core networking), OpenStack, Kubernetes and the open source applications running on top of them. It will challenge you to show the breadth of your engineering skills, which will be needed to work on almost any aspect of Ubuntu and the open source applications large enterprise customers run.
 
 
 This role is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and open source to build a career with Canonical and drive success for our customers, community and the company. If you have an affinity for open source software, great communication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting and fixing issues in technology used by millions across the world, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.
 
 
 This role deals with critical issues in the open source stack that require upstream bug fixes. Our engineers are able to work productively at any level of the stack including the kernel and in a wide range of languages, to understand and address the software issues at hand. Our group is critical to the success of our customers, partners and Ubuntu itself.
 
 
 You will help with troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution with workarounds, guidance, and bug fixes to be released upstream and in Ubuntu.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This is a remote role, we have teams in all time zones.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support and product engineering teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in upstream communities
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion
 </li>
 <li>
 Review code produced by other engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques
 </li>
 <li>
 Prioritize work and manage your time effectively against those priorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain clear, technical and concise communications
 </li>
 <li>
 Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 An exceptional academic track record
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Linux and open source software
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C or C++ on Linux
 </li>
 <li>
 A drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep-dive difficult issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You love technology and working with brilliant people
 </li>
 <li>
 You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
 </li>
 <li>
 You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
 </li>
 <li>
 You have interest in, or willingness to learn about any of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD,Postgresql, Mongo, Debian packaging, distributed systems
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 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 recognize 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Software Engineer - L3 Support

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 This is a general track for Senior+ (Senior/Staff/Principal) Engineers 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.
 
 
 At Canonical a Senior+ Engineer is not only an outstanding software architect and coder, they also demonstrate the leadership qualities needed to rally a team or department to ship outstanding products. A Senior+ Engineer partners with other Engineering leaders (Managers, Directors, VPs) to take joint responsibility for outcomes at team, department and company level. We hire based on academic results and proven 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 software. 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.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Leading design and architecture of an impactful open source project
 </li>
 <li>
 Coding in Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++ or Typescript / React
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborating proactively with a globally distributed team
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentoring, developing and advising colleagues in their career progression
 </li>
 <li>
 Displaying technical leadership in Canonical and our communities
 </li>
 <li>
 Debugging issues and producing high-quality code to fix them
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributing to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind
 </li>
 <li>
 Working from home with global travel twice annually for company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
 </li>
 <li>
 Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
 </li>
 <li>
 Technical leadership as well as team motivation, direction and pace
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python or C
 </li>
 <li>
 Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills including professional written and spoken English
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 Depending on your eventual team, you might also bring experience with
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly concurrent, distributed systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Performance engineering &ndash; from kernel to web &ndash; benchmarks, optimization
 </li>
 <li>
 Software security &ndash; fuzzing, tabletop threat models, analysis, audit
 </li>
 <li>
 Build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
 </li>
 <li>
 Public clouds or OpenStack
 </li>
 <li>
 Debian/Ubuntu packaging
 </li>
 <li>
 Systems programming or scalable web services
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep quality and test engineering
 </li>
 <li>
 Web or Flutter front-end experience
 </li>
 <li>
 REST and gRPC API experience
 </li>
 <li>
 SQL and NoSQL data store expertise
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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 recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a Software Support Engineer to&hellip;
 
 
 &hellip;work in a dynamic and exciting engineering role in Linux-based infrastructure and applications, covering all layers of the stack, including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN and Core networking), OpenStack, Kubernetes and the open source applications running on top of them. It will challenge you to show the breadth of your engineering skills, which will be needed to work on almost any aspect of Ubuntu and the open source applications large enterprise customers run.
 
 
 This role is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and open source to build a career with Canonical and drive success for our customers, community and the company. If you have an affinity for open source software, great communication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting and fixing issues in technology used by millions across the world, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.
 
 
 This role deals with critical issues in the open source stack that require upstream bug fixes. Our engineers are able to work productively at any level of the stack including the kernel and in a wide range of languages, to understand and address the software issues at hand. Our group is critical to the success of our customers, partners and Ubuntu itself.
 
 
 You will help with troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution with workarounds, guidance, and bug fixes to be released upstream and in Ubuntu.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This is a remote role, we have teams in all time zones.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support and product engineering teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in upstream communities
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion
 </li>
 <li>
 Review code produced by other engineers
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques
 </li>
 <li>
 Prioritize work and manage your time effectively against those priorities
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain clear, technical and concise communications
 </li>
 <li>
 Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 An exceptional academic track record
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Linux and open source software
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C or C++ on Linux
 </li>
 <li>
 A drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep-dive difficult issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You love technology and working with brilliant people
 </li>
 <li>
 You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
 </li>
 <li>
 You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
 </li>
 <li>
 You have interest in, or willingness to learn about any of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD,Postgresql, Mongo, Debian packaging, distributed systems
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 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 recognize 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.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Software Support Engineer

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 This is a general selection process for software engineers focused on virtualisation and container technology - from the kernel through userspace. Apply here if you are an exceptional Go, Rust, or C/C++ software engineer and want to work on next-generation open source VMM or container technology, or related open source networking and storage.
 
 
 Container, virtualisation and cloud infrastructure have become essentials of modern software deployments. We invest in open source related to application isolation, workload orchestration, system or OCI containers, micro service architecture or cloud infrastructure.
 
 
 Here are some examples of projects under way at Canonical.
 
 
 RustVMM has great potential as a new hypervisor for Linux. We are building a team to work on this, with an emphasis on performance, security and operability. Work in Rust and bring your expert knowledge of VMM and related kernel networking and storage capabilities.
 
 
 Docker images are easy to make and publish on Docker Hub and other registries, but the quality, consistency and security maintenance of those images is broadly very poor. Canonical is in a good position to publish a portfolio of outstanding Docker images. Our Rockcraft team is designing and implementing an elevated Docker image experience for the open source community.
 
 
 LXD is a modern system container and virtual machine manager that is widely used on Ubuntu, ChromeOS and other Linux platforms. LXD engineering spans the entire software stack from low-level kernel work on namespaces, confinement, security, filesystems, VMMs and networking, to the high level management REST API and CLI.
 
 
 Members of the Kubernetes product team build MicroK8s for on-rails K8s, and Charmed Kubernetes for more sophisticated integration. We work on K8s itself and on the operations tooling around it.
 
 
 The OpenStack team deliver Charmed OpenStack, OVN / OVS and Ceph. This work brings cloud platform technologies to large-scale computing environments.
 
 
 These teams hire system level C/C++, Golang, Rust and Python developers to work on security-critical, performance-critical and mission-critical code, focused on software delivery, containers, security, sandboxing, application orchestration and management. Our teams are motivated to have a meaningful impact on modern cloud computing technologies.
 
 
 
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 we have remote container and virt engineering roles in every time zone.
 
 
 
 What you will focus on
 
 
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 Design and specify new features, building consensus on approach
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 Engage with upstream communities in your area of expertise
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 Conduct security analysis and reviews to ensure defence in depth
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 Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimise your product
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 Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
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 Write high quality code to create new features
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 Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
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 Review code produced by other engineers
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 Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
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 Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
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 Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
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 You have worked on open source virt or container tech
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 You have experience working in the kernel or very low level system
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 Professional written and spoken English
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 Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
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 Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills
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 Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
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 Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
 
 
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 Additional Skills We Value
 
 
 
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 Performance engineering and security experience
 
 
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 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.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Employee Assistance Programme
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 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 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. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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