Software Maintenance Engineer

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes
• Maintain close working relationships with Field, Support, and product engineering teams
• Participate in upstream open source communities
• Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Prioritize work and manage time effectively against technical priorities
• Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record
• Background in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
• Experience with Linux and open source software
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux
• Ability to travel internationally up to 10% for team meetings and conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Ubuntu Linux kernel or userspace
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, or QEMU/KVM
• Experience with LXC/LXD, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Familiarity with Debian packaging and distributed systems

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven annual bonus
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellness Platform
• 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 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.