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CanonicalDeveloper Relations Engineer
Canonical has put together a Developer Relations group to engage with open-source communities and organisations centred on developers. A Developer Relations Engineer is part technical specialist,…
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Canonical has put together a Developer Relations group to engage with open-source communities and organisations centred on developers. A Developer Relations Engineer is part technical specialist, part strategist, part communicator, and feels real empathy for developers. The work flows both ways: presenting Canonical's direction and products to the community, and bringing community views back into product planning. The role is remote, and the posting says the first members of the…
Job Description
Canonical has put together a Developer Relations group to engage with open-source communities and organisations centred on developers. A Developer Relations Engineer is part technical specialist, part strategist, part communicator, and feels real empathy for developers. The work flows both ways: presenting Canonical's direction and products to the community, and bringing community views back into product planning. The role is remote, and the posting says the first members of the group are being hired to cover European, Middle Eastern, African and American time zones.
In a typical week, the engineer might sit in on product meetings that range from high-level strategy to day-to-day development progress, adding expertise. Community conversations take place across chat platforms, social networks, product forums and local meetups. The engineer also works with other Canonical groups to keep methods consistent, tackles technical problems raised by users or staff, and refines technical documentation. Producing articles, slide decks and hands-on workshops, finding ways to make the developer experience better, and speaking at conferences and technical gatherings are further duties.
The ideal candidate is a programmer with genuine enthusiasm for open-source software, real-world experience building and shipping Linux software, and hands-on familiarity with packaging formats such as Snaps, debs, charms, rocks, PIP and containers. Contributions to open-source projects, communities or documentation are expected, along with an engaging presentation style and tact when interests diverge. Global travel twice a year, including upstream and partner events, is part of the package.
Responsibilities
- Attend product meetings, from strategy down to daily development progress
- Engage community members on chat, social media, forums and at meetups
- Coordinate with other Canonical teams so approaches stay consistent
- Tackle specific technical problems raised by users or colleagues
- Improve technical documentation so developer needs are covered
- Write articles, presentations and workshops
- Spot new ways to improve the developer experience
- Speak at conferences, meetups and technical events
Requirements
- Programmer with a visible commitment to open source
- Practical experience building and deploying software on Linux
- Hands-on packaging work with Snaps, debs, charms, rocks, PIP and containers
- Up-to-date awareness of packaging trends across Linux
- Track record of contributing to open-source communities, code or docs
- Lively, confident speaker and presenter
- Tactful, empathetic approach when perspectives differ
- Willing to travel abroad twice a year and attend upstream and partner events
Qualifications
- Earlier experience in developer advocacy or community roles
- Thorough knowledge of Ubuntu and the Canonical product family
Core Skills
Benefits
- Employee assistance programme
- Remote-first working, with two in-person team sprints a year
- A yearly USD 2,000 budget for learning and skill growth
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Paid holidays each year, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Chances to visit new places and meet teammates across the company
- Priority Pass access and upgrades on long-haul trips for company events
- Yearly bonus or commission linked to performance
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the job based?
The posting says the role is remote. The initial team is being built across European, Middle Eastern, African and American time zones.
Is travel required?
Yes. Global travel twice a year is expected, including upstream and partner events.
What experience is needed?
Hands-on Linux packaging and deployment experience and a record of open-source contribution are asked for. The posting does not state a number of years.
What is the salary?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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