Canonical
Overview
We are hiring a Software Maintenance Engineer to work in Linux-based infrastructure and applications at Canonical. This is a remote role with teams in all time zones. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, including Ubuntu, used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives across cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. The role addresses critical issues in the open source stack and requires upstream bug fixes. You will troubleshoot and drive issues to resolution, with workarounds and bug fixes released upstream and in Ubuntu.
Location This is a remote role; teams in all time zones.
Responsibilities
Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software
Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support and product engineering teams
Participate in upstream communities
Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion
Review code produced by other engineers
Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques
Prioritize work and manage your time effectively against those priorities
Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
Maintain clear, technical and concise communications
Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences
Qualifications
An exceptional academic track record
Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar
Experience with Linux and open source software
Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C or C++ on Linux
A drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep-dive difficult issues
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Nice-to-have skills
You love technology and working with brilliant people
You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
You have interest in, or willingness to learn about any of the following : Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU / KVM, LXC / LXD, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, distributed systems
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 & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical 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. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
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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Location This is a remote role; teams in all time zones.
Responsibilities
Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software
Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support and product engineering teams
Participate in upstream communities
Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion
Review code produced by other engineers
Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques
Prioritize work and manage your time effectively against those priorities
Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
Maintain clear, technical and concise communications
Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences
Qualifications
An exceptional academic track record
Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar
Experience with Linux and open source software
Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C or C++ on Linux
A drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep-dive difficult issues
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Nice-to-have skills
You love technology and working with brilliant people
You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
You have interest in, or willingness to learn about any of the following : Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU / KVM, LXC / LXD, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, distributed systems
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 & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical 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. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
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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