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Software Engineer - Cloud Images

Canonical · NAMER

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  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • $120,000 / year
  • NAMER

Job highlights

  • Build and automate cloud image delivery pipelines.
  • Develop Ubuntu features for public cloud users.
  • Collaborate with distributed global teams.
  • Write, debug, and review high-quality code.
  • Work remotely with occasional global travel.

About the role

About Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. 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 a Software Engineer to work on Linux, cloud infrastructure, pipelines and automation, and open source software. You will work closely with Amazon, Microsoft, Google and other world-class cloud partners to make Ubuntu the best platform there is in the clouds. Your time will be split between build system development (using Python, Jenkins and shell), implementation of cloud-related features within Ubuntu Server itself, operation of our continuous delivery pipelines, and direct partner engagement. You will strive to automate the delivery of existing and new Ubuntu products applied to all modern workloads from web servers to GPU-aided AI for servers, VMs and containers, and integrate our products with cloud native services. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company. As a part of our team, you will combine software development skills with software and infrastructure delivery experience.

What The Role Entails

  • Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
  • Design, build and integrate new features and enhancements into Ubuntu that will support users of Ubuntu in public clouds
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Write high quality code to create new features
  • Design and architect complex new systems and integrations with the clouds
  • Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
  • Review code produced by other engineers and participate in design discussions
  • Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  • Engage with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners

What We Are Looking For In You

  • You love technology and working with brilliant people
  • You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
  • You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
  • You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
  • You have practical experience with public clouds
  • You have interest and experience with at least 3 of the following: containers (docker, kubernetes, etc.), devops automation, open source projects, APIs, Linux systems administration, Python packaging, cloud-based applications
  • At least experience in Python software development on Linux

What we offer colleagues

  • We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm 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. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge 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 create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Key skills/competency

  • Linux
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Automation
  • Open Source Software
  • Python
  • Jenkins
  • Shell Scripting
  • Build Systems
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Partner Engagement

Skills & topics

  • Software Engineer
  • Cloud Images
  • Linux
  • Ubuntu
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Automation
  • DevOps
  • Python
  • CI/CD
  • Open Source
  • Remote
  • Canonical

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Linux, cloud platforms, Python, and automation tools relevant to Canonical's Software Engineer role.
  • Showcase your open-source contributions: Detail any involvement in open source projects, especially those related to Linux or cloud technologies, on your resume and cover letter.
  • Quantify your achievements: Use metrics to demonstrate the impact of your work in areas like pipeline efficiency, feature development, or system improvements.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on your Linux system administration, Python programming, cloud concepts, and CI/CD pipeline knowledge.
  • Demonstrate cultural fit: Emphasize your collaborative spirit, passion for technology, and self-motivation in your application and during interviews.

Technical preparation

Master Python for automation and build systems.,Deepen Linux system administration knowledge.,Understand public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).,Familiarize with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Behavioral questions

Describe a complex technical challenge you solved.,How do you collaborate with a remote team?,Tell me about a time you automated a process.,How do you handle constructive code review feedback?

Frequently asked questions

What does a Software Engineer - Cloud Images do at Canonical?
As a Software Engineer - Cloud Images at Canonical, you'll focus on developing and automating Linux cloud image delivery, testing, and publication pipelines. You'll also implement cloud-related features within Ubuntu Server, operate continuous delivery pipelines, and engage with cloud partners like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google to enhance Ubuntu's cloud platform capabilities. This role combines software development with infrastructure delivery experience.
What are the key technical skills required for the Software Engineer role at Canonical?
The role requires strong Python software development experience on Linux. You should also have practical experience with public clouds and interest/experience in at least three of the following: containers (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps automation, open source projects, APIs, Linux systems administration, or Python packaging. Experience with Jenkins and shell scripting for build systems and CI/CD is also crucial.
Does Canonical offer remote work for this Software Engineer position?
Yes, Canonical is a remote-first company. This Software Engineer position is a work-from-home role. While the team operates globally and remotely, there will be opportunities for in-person team sprints and meetings twice a year in various global locations, typically involving 2 to 4 weeks of travel annually.
How does Canonical approach compensation and benefits for its employees?
Canonical considers geographical location, experience, and performance for compensation worldwide, with annual reviews. In addition to base pay and a performance-driven bonus, they offer a personal learning and development budget, recognition rewards, and comprehensive benefits like maternity/paternity leave and an Employee Assistance Programme. They also provide travel perks for company events.
What kind of career growth can I expect as a Software Engineer at Canonical?
Canonical offers a rewarding career path by enabling you to work with leading cloud partners and cutting-edge technologies in the open-source space. You'll have opportunities to design and architect complex systems, engage with the open-source community, and continuously learn through a personal development budget. As a growing, profitable, founder-led company, there are ample opportunities for advancement and skill development.
What does Canonical look for in terms of soft skills for this role?
Canonical values individuals who are passionate about technology and enjoy working with brilliant people. They seek candidates who are curious, flexible, articulate, accountable, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated. Strong soft skills and a collaborative mindset are highly regarded, in addition to technical expertise.