Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering - remote job

Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering. The role sits in IT and programming and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

The main tools named in the advert are: Python, Kubernetes. Your CV should show concrete examples of exactly these skills.

The employer did not publish a figure; that is settled at interview. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprises and technology sectors. Our flagship product, Ubuntu, is extensively utilized in cutting-edge enterprise projects such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our client base includes leading public cloud and semiconductor providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. The company embraces a global, distributed collaboration model, with over 1200 employees in more than 75 countries, and minimal office-based roles. Teams convene in person twice to four times a year in diverse locations around the world to align on strategic and operational goals.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and on a growth trajectory. We aim to redefine open-source IT, DevOps, and IS operations, from bare metal to containers. Our objective is to revolutionize open-source application and infrastructure operations. To achieve this, we are seeking a leader to inspire and guide a regional software engineering team. This role involves inventing new technologies and building new products. Our Solutions Engineering team collaborates closely with our managed infrastructure operations team, which runs numerous private OpenStack clouds and Kubernetes clusters globally. This collaboration allows us to improve our infrastructure-as-code products based on real-world experience, mirroring that of our users and customers. We primarily work in Python, creating open-source automation tools that simplify operations for anyone building on Ubuntu.

Most of the team's work focuses on pure Python software development, centered on enabling true DevOps workflows. We aim for high quality in design, documentation, testing, and performance as we enhance operations code and Ubuntu itself to ensure our platform is the easiest, most robust, and best-performing for driving your infrastructure. This role is ideal for software engineers who wish to work in a global team, have a passion for distributed systems and cloud computing, and an interest in the entire Linux stack—from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers. What you will do:

- Design and deliver open-source software operations code in Python and Golang - Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel to applications - Develop high-quality open-source monitoring and alerting infrastructure - Rethink open-source operations for our customers and the open-source community - Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code - Follow agile software development practices - Coach and mentor your colleagues where you have insights - Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with the company's values - Travel up to 10% of the time for internal and external events

Who you are:

- A passionate Python developer - Organized and committed to delivering timely, high-quality software - Understands the importance of reliable operations in an agile environment - Knowledgeable in cloud computing concepts and technologies - Experienced with Linux and networking - A lifelong learner

Bonus points for:

- A university degree in Computer Science or a related software engineering field - Golang programming skills

What we offer colleagues:

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in determining compensation worldwide. We review compensation annually (and more frequently for graduates and associates) to ensure it reflects outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with a variety of benefits that reflect our values and ideals, tailored to meet local needs and ensure global fairness.

- Flexible work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year - A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year - Annual compensation review - Recognition and rewards - Annual holiday leave - Maternity and paternity leave - Team Member Assistance Program & 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 technology firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are transforming the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for those joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we must be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since the company's inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.