Alliances Field Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud infrastructure solutions using Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark on-premises or in public cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Integrate open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra, and NGINX
• Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with partners
• Prepare and run onboarding workshops with partner teams to promote Canonical products
• Help partners build joint solutions utilizing Canonical technologies on public clouds and in data centers

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, and software automation
• Experience designing and implementing public or private cloud solutions
• Python, bash, and troubleshooting skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Customer-facing engagement experience including pitching and demonstrating
• Interest in LXD, Juju, and Snaps
• Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field

Benefits

• Distributed remote work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Annual holiday, maternity, and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the Company

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, the company has been remote-first since its inception in 2004.