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CanonicalContainerization & Virtualisation Engineer
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks software engineers to work on virtualization and container technology. This remote-first company delivers open-source platforms utilised globally…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks software engineers to work on virtualization and container technology. This remote-first company delivers open-source platforms utilised globally in artificial intelligence, public cloud, Internet of Things, and data science sectors. The organisation operates with globally distributed teams and is profitable, founder-led, and growing. This general selection process covers software engineering roles focusing on systems ranging from the kernel to userspace. Engineers design…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks software engineers to work on virtualization and container technology. This remote-first company delivers open-source platforms utilised globally in artificial intelligence, public cloud, Internet of Things, and data science sectors. The organisation operates with globally distributed teams and is profitable, founder-led, and growing.
This general selection process covers software engineering roles focusing on systems ranging from the kernel to userspace. Engineers design new features, collaborate with upstream communities, conduct security reviews, build performance benchmarks, write high-quality code in languages such as Go, Rust, or C/C++, and resolve technical issues. Projects span across RustVMM, Rockcraft for container images, LXD system containers and virtual machines, MicroK8s and Charmed Kubernetes, and Charmed OpenStack.
Responsibilities
- Design and specify new features while building consensus on approaches
- Engage with upstream communities within your field of expertise
- Conduct security analysis and reviews to maintain defence in depth
- Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimise products
- Collaborate proactively within a distributed team environment
- Write, review, and debug high-quality code
- Discuss ideas and work together to find effective solutions
Requirements
- Experience working in the kernel or at a very low-level systems layer
- Prior work experience with open-source virtualization or container technology
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Experience working with Linux, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred
- Ability to travel twice a year for up to two weeks per trip for company events
Qualifications
- Exceptional academic track record spanning high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or another STEM field, or a compelling alternative path narrative
- Performance engineering and security experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed work environment with team sprints in person twice a year
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually
- Annual compensation reviews
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
- Performance-driven annual bonus alongside base pay
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Canonical operates as a remote-first company with remote container and virtualization engineering roles available in every time zone.
What programming languages are used in this role?
The role utilizes system-level C, C++, Golang, Rust, and Python.
Does the posting specify the salary?
No, the source posting does not specify the salary.
Are there any travel requirements for this job?
Yes, team members are required to travel twice a year for company events that last up to two weeks each.
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