Alliances Field Engineer - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is hiring an Alliances Field Engineer to help our biggest partners—including Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, and Accenture—understand and embrace our open-source platform. You will act as a technical bridge, enabling enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and AI/MLOps.

Our field engineers are experts across the entire open-source stack, from kernel to cloud. You will work closely with OEMs, GSIs, ISVs, and Public Cloud partners to define joint go-to-market programs and architect robust, cost-effective solutions.

What You Will Do

• Architect Solutions: Design cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, Spark) for both On-Premises and Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Integrate Tech: Architect and integrate open-source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra, and NGINX.
• Partner Enablement: Help partners architect joint solutions using Canonical technologies and publish Reference Architectures.
• Technical Leadership: Run onboarding sessions and workshops to promote Canonical products and solutions.
• Deep Dive: Provide thoughtful, well-informed answers to complex technical inquiries from partners.

What We Are Looking For

• Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, and software automation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on public or private clouds.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash, with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with fluent written and spoken English.
• High motivation, multi-tasking ability, and a commitment to reliability.
• Interest in customer-facing engagement and emerging technologies like LXD, Juju, and Snaps.
• Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent technical experience.

What We Offer

• Distributed Work: A remote-first environment since 2004 with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Growth: Annual compensation reviews and a personal learning/development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Benefits: Performance-driven annual bonus, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel: Opportunities to travel globally to meet colleagues and attend company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We are a founder-led, profitable company with over 1,000 colleagues in 70+ countries. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination.