Canonical

Software Engineer - OpenStack

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over 1 year ago
Remote, AmericasMid Level
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Responsibilities

  • Develop new features for Charmed OpenStack and Ceph using Python-based charms.
  • Debug issues and deliver high-quality fixes.
  • Review code written by other engineers.
  • Collaborate with distributed teammates to evaluate ideas and find effective solutions.
  • Ensure OpenStack and Ceph work successfully across multiple architectures.
  • Travel internationally for internal and external events several times per year.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
  • Experience with Python.
  • Interest and experience with at least two listed technologies, including Ubuntu Linux, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Go, C, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Debian packaging, or scalable web services.
  • Experience with non-x86 architectures such as s390, arm64, and Power.
  • Experience with OpenStack, OVN, Open vSwitch, and related cloud technologies.
  • Passion for open-source software, distributed systems, software-defined datacenters, and infrastructure automation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a globally distributed team.

Benefits

  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual leave
  • Priority Pass for travel
  • Flexible working option
  • Remote, home-based work in the Americas
  • International travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

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About Canonical

1,001-5,000 employees

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, a widely used Linux operating system for servers, cloud, desktops, and edge/IoT, along with tooling for containers, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and AI. It sells enterprise support, security maintenance, managed services, and certifications to businesses, governments, and hardware makers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in London, the privately held company supplies Ubuntu images and tooling to major public clouds and silicon partners.

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