The role entails
* 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
what we are looking for in you
* 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
what we offer colleagues
we consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
* 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
canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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