Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering

CanonicalCanonical·Remote(Home based - Worldwide)·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled engineers in open source software grows, companies like Canonical are leading the charge. With a focus on innovation and global collaboration, this role is ideal for those with a passion for distributed systems and cloud computing. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in Python and Linux, as well as their ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Solutions Engineering team at Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer to lead and inspire a regional team. The goal is to revolutionize open source application and infrastructure operations by enabling true model-driven operations via next-generation infrastructure-as-code.

Responsibilities

  • Develop open source automation capabilities to simplify operations for users building on Ubuntu
  • Collaborate with the managed infrastructure operations team to improve infra-as-code products
  • Work on pure Python software development focused on enabling true DevOps workflows

Requirements

  • Expertise in Python and Linux
  • Experience with distributed systems and cloud computing
  • Strong understanding of the entire Linux stack, from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Excel and other productivity tools

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a global team and contribute to the development of open source software
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to showcase your Python and Linux skills, as well as your experience with distributed systems and cloud computing
  • Highlight your ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment and collaborate with global teams
  • Familiarize yourself with Canonical's products and services, including Ubuntu and infra-as-code solutions
  • Prepare to discuss your experience with DevOps workflows and automation capabilities
  • Consider showcasing your portfolio or personal projects that demonstrate your expertise in open source software development

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