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 and drive them to resolution through workarounds, guidance, and bug fixes released upstream and in Ubuntu.
- Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and collaborate with upstream communities for inclusion.
- Review code produced by other engineers.
- Maintain close working relationships with Canonical 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 communications.
- Work remotely and travel internationally up to 10% of the work time for 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 issues deeply.
- Interest in or willingness to learn Ubuntu Linux, the kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Debian packaging, and distributed systems.
- Willingness to travel up to four times per year for internal events.
- Strong communication, curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and self-motivation.
Benefits
- Remote work from home across all time zones.
- International travel of up to 10% for team meetings, events, and conferences, including up to four internal events per year.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
- 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 and Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations, with 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.