Cloud Field Engineer
Canonical
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Job Description
About the Role of Cloud Field Engineer at Canonical
Help 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 Cloud Field Engineer role has very diverse responsibilities. Team members act as Linux and cloud solutions architects for our customers, designing private and public cloud solutions fitting their workload needs. They are cloud consultants who work hands-on with technologies by deploying, testing, and handing over solutions to our support or managed services team. They are also software engineers who use Python to develop Kubernetes operators and Linux open source infrastructure-as-code.
This role is ideal for developers who enjoy solving customer problems through architecture, presentations, and training.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
- Work in Python to design and deliver open source code.
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop and Spark either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Coach and develop colleagues where you have insights.
- Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values.
- Work from the comfort of your home.
- Global travel up to 25% of time for internal and external events.
What We Are Looking For In You
- University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise.
- Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts & technologies, such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Ceph, etc.
- Practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
- Intermediate to Advanced level of Python programming skills.
- Dynamic personality who loves to jump into new projects and interact with people.
- Demonstrated drive for continual learning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (English).
- Great organisational skills and reliable follow-up on commitments.
- (Optional) Ability to speak a second language.
What You’ll Learn
- OpenStack and Kubernetes infrastructure.
- Linux Ubuntu and networking knowledge.
- Wide range of open source applications and skills.
- Work directly with customers in diverse businesses.
- Real-life and hands-on exposure to a wide range of emerging technologies and tools.
Key Skills/Competency
- Cloud Architecture
- Linux Operations
- Kubernetes Deployment
- OpenStack Solutions
- Python Development
- Customer Consulting
- Infrastructure-as-Code
- Open Source
- Networking Design
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Canonical
- Research Canonical's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight expertise in Linux, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, aligning with the Cloud Field Engineer role.
- Showcase open source contributions: Demonstrate experience with open source projects or a strong understanding of the open source ecosystem, which is central to Canonical's mission.
- Prepare for technical depth: Expect deep dives into cloud architecture, networking, and Python programming; be ready to discuss complex problem-solving scenarios.
- Emphasize remote work readiness: Articulate your ability to thrive in a distributed work environment and your excellent communication skills.
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