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Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage

Canonical, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a Software Engineer for Ceph & Distributed Storage. As part of Cloud Engineering, you will build modelling software to drive systems such as OpenStack, Ceph, and Kubernetes with a focus on distributed storage and Ceph. You will engineer solutions to scale in production and work with field teams to meet customer needs adopting cutting-edge technology. This role is based remotely in the EMEA or the Americas regions. The job involves international travel several times a year, usually for one week at a time. Location:

This role will be based remotely in EMEA or the Americas regions Responsibilities

Write high quality, rigorously designed Python and Golang software Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them Contribute to technical documentation that defines best practices for authoring high quality operators Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions Develop and maintain software for delivery, operations and life-cycle management of Ceph storage Qualifications

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree Experience with writing modern, maintainable Python Experience with Ceph storage Passion for technology and working with brilliant people Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable Value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated Interest and experience with two or more of the following: Linux, Kubernetes, Public cloud, OpenStack, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, Debian packaging Exceptional academic track record from high school and preferably university Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events Additional Skills

Experience operating Ceph clusters in production Experience with open source distributed storage such as Gluster, Minio, Mayastor or similar 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 Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events Equal Opportunity

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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