Software Engineer, Solutions Engineering

Responsibilities

• Work in Python and Golang to design and deliver open source software operations code
• Work with the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
• Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
• Rethink open source operations for customers and the community
• Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles
• Follow agile software development practices
• Coach and develop colleagues and grow a collaborative engineering culture
• Global travel up to 10% of time for internal and external events

Requirements

• Passionate Python developer
• Organised with focus on timely, high quality software delivery
• Understanding of reliable operations in an agile world
• Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies
• Practical knowledge of Linux and networking
• Lifelong learner

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering field
• Golang programming skills

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 leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
• 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, Canonical is changing the world of software. The company recruits globally and sets a very high standard for excellence. Most colleagues have worked from home since Canonical's inception in 2004.