Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, Workflows, AI / ML & Analytics

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring Python and Kubernetes Specialist Engineers focused on Data, Workflows, AI / ML and Analytics Solutions to join our teams building open source solutions for public cloud and private infrastructure.

Location is distributed across teams in multiple time zones. We believe in distributed collaboration but aim for colleagues to have company during work hours. Successful candidates will join a team where most members and their manager are broadly in the same time zone to enable constant collaboration and discussion.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, and storage, to the application layer
• Design, build and maintain solutions deployed on public and private clouds and local workstations
• Master distributed systems concepts such as observability, identity, and tracing
• Work with Kubernetes and machine-oriented open source applications
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team of engineers, designers and product managers
• Debug issues and interact publicly with upstream and Ubuntu communities
• Generate and discuss ideas, and collaborate on finding good solutions

What we are looking for in you

Additional skills that would be nice to have

The following skills may be helpful to you in the role, but we don't expect everyone to bring all of them.

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and ensuring fairness globally.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are shaping the world of software for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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