Canonical
Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes at Canonical
Role overview
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- Company
- Canonical
- Location
- Remote, United States
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
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Role overview
This job description has been rewritten in fresh language using the facts in the listing. Source credit and original listing details are available below.
Canonical is hiring a software engineer for its Kubernetes product team. The team develops Kubernetes operators that manage the full lifecycle of critical components, along with add-ons that make it easier to integrate projects with Kubernetes.
You’ll build features, troubleshoot issues, and work with a distributed engineering team and the open-source community. The role involves working with Kubernetes and incorporating relevant open-source capabilities to meet customer needs. The position is remote and listed as available in EMEA and the Americas; the job description also specifies remote work from the United States. Expect 2–4 weeks of global travel for internal and external events, as well as in-person team meetings and sprints.
Canonical describes itself as a remote-first company, founded in 2004, that publishes Ubuntu. The listed benefits include a USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, performance-based annual bonuses, recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, and travel opportunities to meet colleagues. Compensation varies by location, experience, and performance.
Role at a glance: Remote software engineer on Canonical’s Kubernetes team, building operators and add-ons using Go or Python.
Responsibilities mentioned in the listing
- Develop high-quality code and new features for the Kubernetes product team.
- Debug issues and engage with the open-source community.
- Work proactively with a distributed team and collaborate with industry peers and partners on customer solutions.
- Travel globally for 2–4 weeks for internal and external events.
Qualifications stated in the listing
- Professional experience with Go or Python is required; experience with both is an advantage.
- Kubernetes experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Interest in technology and collaborating with talented colleagues.
Full details from the source listing
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 1000+ colleagues in 70+ 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 join our Kubernetes product team. As a member of that team, you will build the operators and addons; the former, offering complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and the latter, a zero-ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into your Kubernetes.
You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and look to incorporate the best of open-source to bring functionality to our end-users. You will collaborate with industry peers and partners to bring the right solutions to our customers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Golang, Python and Kubernetes.
Location: This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
What you will focus on
- Write high-quality code to create new features
- Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
- Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
What we are looking for in you
- Go or Python is required. Experience in both is even better
- Kubernetes experience is preferred but not strictly required
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills
- You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
- You love technology and working with brilliant people
What we offer you
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.
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