Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop MAAS core components and features to make MAAS the #1 bare metal cloud system
• Shape the architecture of MAAS to make it simpler, faster and easier to use
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure MAAS works well with other tools and is released on time
• Contribute to continuous integration environment, tests, and practices
• Contribute to documentation of current and existing features
• Provide technical communication and collaboration with other teams
• Take personal ownership of problems and drive them to solutions
• Travel internationally a few times a year to meet and collaborate with teams

Requirements

• Professional software development experience in Python or Go (back-end) or TypeScript/React (front-end)
• Experience with Linux server technologies, including Virtualization (KVM) and Containers (LXC)
• Knowledge of network technologies including PXE, DHCP, TFTP, DNS, and NTP
• Experience with Baseboard Management Controllers and Protocols (Redfish, IPMI, AMT)
• Strong experience with networking, storage technologies, and Cloud hosting/infrastructure
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
• Strong English language communication skills
• Passion for open source software, Linux, and Data Centre automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale physical server provisioning and automation
• Familiarity with Ubuntu projects and tools like Launchpad, Debian packaging (APT, dpkg), or snapcraft
• Exceptional academic track record

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Annual holiday, maternity, and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the Company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, most notably the Ubuntu platform. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, supporting breakthrough enterprise initiatives in public cloud, AI, and IoT.