Junior Cloud Field Engineer

About the Junior Cloud Field Engineer Role at Canonical

This position is part of the Canonical team, a cutting-edge technology company and leader in open source innovation. Canonical is looking for a full-time Junior Cloud Field Engineer to help global companies embrace the latest private cloud infrastructure, Linux, 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. Team members act as Linux and cloud solutions architects, designing private and public cloud solutions. They are cloud consultants who work hands-on by deploying, testing, and handing over solutions. They also function as software engineers, using 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.

This role will be home based.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
• Use 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.
• A dynamic person 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.
• A wide range of open source applications and skills.
• Direct engagement with customers across diverse businesses.
• Real-life and hands-on exposure to emerging technologies and tools.

What We Offer You

Canonical considers geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. Compensation is revisited annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure outstanding performance is recognised. In addition to base pay, a performance-driven quarterly bonus is offered. Canonical provides all team members with additional benefits, balancing programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person – Canonical has been working remotely since 2004!
• 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 for travel 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 daily. Canonical recruits on a global basis and sets a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – 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, challenging 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, 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, your application will receive fair consideration.

Key skills/competency

• Cloud Computing
• Linux
• Python
• Kubernetes
• OpenStack
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud
• Infrastructure-as-Code
• Open Source