Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We serve customers including leading public cloud and silicon providers and operate globally with distributed teams. We hire Python and Kubernetes Specialist Engineers focused on Data, AI / ML and Analytics Solutions to join teams building open source solutions for public cloud and private infrastructure. As a software engineer on the team, you will collaborate on an end-to-end data analytics and MLOps solution composed of open-source tools such as Kubeflow, MLFlow, DVC, and Feast. You may also work on workflow, ETL, data governance and visualization tools like Apache Superset, dbt, and Temporal, or data warehouse solutions such as Apache Trino or ClickHouse. Your team will own a solution from the analytics and machine learning space, and integrate with solutions from other teams to build an end-to-end data platform. Solutions may run on servers or in the cloud, on Kubernetes, on developer desktops, or as web services. We serve the needs of individuals and community members as much as the needs of Global 2000 and Fortune 500 customers; our primary work is available free of charge and our Pro subscriptions are available to individuals for personal use at no cost. Our goal is to enable more people to benefit from open source. Location :
This initiative spans many teams that are home-based and in multiple time zones. We value distributed collaboration but also aim for colleagues to have company during their work hours. Successful candidates will join a team where most members and managers are broadly in the same time zone to ensure constant collaboration and discussion.
What your day will look like
Develop your 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, tracing
Work with both Kubernetes and machine-oriented open source applications
Collaborate proactively with a distributed team of engineers, designers and product managers
Debug issues and engage publicly with upstream and Ubuntu communities
Generate and discuss ideas, and collaborate on finding good solutions
What we are looking for in you
Professional or academic software delivery using Python
Strong academic record from high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas
Track record of going above and beyond to achieve outstanding results
Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives
Work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Appreciation of diversity and ability to operate in a multi-cultural, multi-national organization
Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel up to two weeks per year for company events
Additional Skills That Would Be Nice To Have
Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries or tools
Proven track record of building automated machine learning solutions for the cloud
Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.)
Experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Working knowledge of cloud computing
Passionate about software quality and testing
Experience contributing to an open source project
What we offer colleagues
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
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 software landscape. We recruit globally and set high standards for new joiners. Most team members have worked from home since Canonical’s inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
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.
Details
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
Industries : Software Development
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