Mid-Senior Software Engineer - Sustaining Engineering (Remote)

About the Role

Join Canonical as a Mid-Senior Software Engineer, Sustaining Engineering remote. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Ubuntu operating system, which is widely used in various enterprise initiatives including public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT.

What You'll Do

• Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes.
• Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support, and product engineering teams.
• Participate in upstream communities and contribute to open source projects.
• Develop bug fixes and backport patches for upstream inclusion.
• Review code produced by other engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques.
• Prioritize work effectively and manage your time against those priorities.
• Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a software engineer with a strong background in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong experience with Linux and at least one of the following: Ceph, OpenStack, Kubernetes, or other cloud technologies.
• Development-level experience with at least one of Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux.
• Ability to troubleshoot using debugging tools like gdb.
• Familiarity with git source code repositories and branches.
• An exceptional academic track record.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Nice to Have

• A passion for technology and working with brilliant people.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Valuing soft skills and being self-motivated.
• Experience with distributed systems and various open source technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Distributed work environment with team sprints in person twice a year.
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and well-being.
• Priority Pass for travel and upgrades during company events.

This Software Engineer, Sustaining Engineering remote position is an exciting opportunity to work with a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. If you have a passion for Linux and open source, and want to build a career with Canonical, apply today!