1 year ago
Remote, WorldwideMid Level
H1B Sponsor
Responsibilities
- Resolve complex customer problems involving Ubuntu, the Linux kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and other open-source software.
- Troubleshoot issues to resolution through workarounds, guidance, and upstream bug fixes.
- Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and collaborate with upstream communities for inclusion.
- Review code produced by other engineers.
- Work closely with field, support, and product engineering teams.
- Participate in upstream communities and team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation.
- Prioritize work, manage time effectively, and maintain clear, concise technical communication.
- Work remotely and travel internationally for team meetings, events, and conferences.
Requirements
- Exceptional academic track record and a background in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Experience with Linux and open-source software.
- Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux.
- Ability and motivation to learn unfamiliar technologies and investigate difficult technical issues.
- Interest in or willingness to learn Ubuntu Linux, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Debian packaging, and distributed systems.
- Strong communication, curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and self-motivation.
- Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
Benefits
- Remote work from home across all time zones.
- International travel of up to 10% of work time, including team meetings, events, and conferences.
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
- USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
- Annual compensation review, recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
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About Canonical
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, provides open source security, support and services. Our portfolio covers critical systems, from the smallest devices to the largest clouds, from the kernel to containers, from databases to AI. With customers that include top tech brands, emerging startups, governments and home users, Canonical delivers trusted open source for everyone.