Software Engineer, Sustaining Engineering - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer for our Sustaining Engineering team. This is a fast-paced, critical role focused on Linux-based software-defined infrastructure and applications. You will work across the entire stack, including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph), networking (OVS/OVN), and orchestration layers like OpenStack and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve complex customer issues related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, and Kubernetes.
• Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and collaborate with upstream open-source communities.
• Maintain close relationships with Field, Support, and product engineering teams.
• Review code produced by other engineers and contribute to technical documentation.
• Participate in team discussions to improve processes and tools.
• Work from home with international travel up to 10% of the time for team meetings and events.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a software engineer.
• Strong background in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Linux and at least one of the following: Ceph, OpenStack, or Kubernetes.
• Development-level experience with at least one of: Python, Go, C, or C++.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting with debugging tools like gdb.
• Familiarity with git source code repositories and branching strategies.
• Exceptional academic track record.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times per year.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Postgresql, Mongo, or Debian packaging.
• Passion for open-source development and distributed systems.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment (remote since 2004).
• Annual personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD.
• Performance-driven annual bonus and annual compensation reviews.
• Comprehensive leave policies (holiday, maternity, paternity).
• Employee Assistance Programme and travel perks for company events.