The role of a Field Software Engineer at CanonicalHelp global companies embrace the latest private cloud infrastructure, Linux and cloud native operations, and open source applications. Our team applies expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Linux Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes and a wide range of associated technology.
This role has very diverse responsibilities. The team members are Linux and cloud solutions architects for our customers, designing private and public cloud solutions fitting their workload needs. They are the cloud consultants who work hands-on with the technologies by deploying, testing and handing over the solution to our support or managed services team at the end of a project. They are also software engineers who use Python to develop Kubernetes operators and Linux open source infrastructure-as-code.
The people who love this role are developers who like to solve customer problems through architecture, presentations and training.
Location: This role will be based remotely in Australia (preferably in Sydney)
What your day will look likeWork across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applicationsWork in Python to develop and deliver open source codeArchitect cloud infrastructure solutions like OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop and Spark either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insightsGrow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company valuesWork from the comfort of your homeGlobal travel up to 25% of time for internal and external eventsWhat we are looking for in youUniversity degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertiseYou have sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts & technologies, such as AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.You have practical knowledge of Linux and networkingYou have Intermediate to Advanced level of Python programming skillsYou are a dynamic person who loves to jump in new projects and interact with peopleYou have a demonstrated drive for continual learningExcellent communication and presentation skills (English)You have great organisational skills and follow-up reliably on commitmentsWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal eventsWhat you'll learnOpenStack and Kubernetes infrastructureLinux Ubuntu and networking knowledgeWide range of open source applications and skillsWork directly with customers in a range of different businessesReal-life and hands-on exposure to a wide range of emerging technologies and toolsWhat we offer youYour base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits below, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.
In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.
Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annumAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
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