MAAS Data Center Infrastructure Engineer (Toronto area) - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to manage and operate our MAAS (Metal as a Service) test labs in the Toronto area. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our lab, which supports Ubuntu server certification for leading silicon and server designs. This role requires a blend of hardware management, software-driven operations, and Python automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lab Operations: Operate a fully automated server lab with the latest server and network silicon from leading vendors, both remotely and on-site.
• Hardware Management: Receive, install, configure, and maintain accurate inventory and layout of data center hardware.
• Automation: Use Python development skills to enhance software-driven operations and improve hardware/network monitoring.
• MAAS Integration: Actively exercise MAAS functionality using integrations like Testflinger; report issues and assist in troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with MAAS engineers, hardware specialists, kernel engineers, and partner engineering teams.

Requirements

• STEM Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred).
• Strong Linux Administration experience.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Proven data center experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work within a globally distributed team.
• Exceptional academic track record.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and systematic testing skills.
• Passion for performance engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel opportunities and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.