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Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Canonical, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Canonical . Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We operate globally with a distributed team and few office-based roles. Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution. We are hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for next-gen operations at scale, using Python infra-as-code from bare metal to containers and applications. Location: Globally remote role. Responsibilities

Architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software defined storage in a devsecops environment from bare metal to applications. Bring Python software-engineering rigor to the operations domain and apply automation as a core software problem, not a hack. Operate at scale with metrics- and code-driven approaches, learning the entire stack from bare metal networking and kernel to serverless and open source applications. Work in a high-pressure operations environment with mission-critical services for global brand-name customers. Collaborate in a distributed team to evolve cloud offerings with the latest open source infrastructure capabilities. Participate in team sprints and ongoing professional development consistent with a remote, global team. What we are looking for in you

Fluent in Python; strong software engineering background. Genuine interest in the full open source infrastructure stack from metal to containers. Ability to work in a high-pressure operations environment with mission-critical services. Qualifications

Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science. Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage. Python software development expertise. Operational experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long. Nice-to-have skills

Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations. Familiarity with public or private cloud management. What we offer colleagues

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 a performance-driven bonus or commission where applicable. Additional benefits reflecting our values, with programs aligned to local needs globally. Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Programme. Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues; travel upgrades for long-haul events. About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source and publishes Ubuntu. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for excellence. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004; working here is a step into the future and a chance to think differently, learn new skills, and raise your game. Equal opportunity employer

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we will give every applicant fair consideration regardless of identity or background.

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