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CanonicalLinux Desktop Support Associate (London UK office)
Canonical is seeking a Linux Desktop Support Associate to operate on-site from the London, UK office. In this role, the selected candidate will provide technical assistance…
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Canonical is seeking a Linux Desktop Support Associate to operate on-site from the London, UK office. In this role, the selected candidate will provide technical assistance to employees and customers, handle audio-visual support for office events, and resolve complex open-source challenges. Canonical is a prominent publisher of Ubuntu and a provider of open-source software and operating systems utilized in public cloud, AI, IoT, and data science sectors. This position suits…
Job Description
Canonical is seeking a Linux Desktop Support Associate to operate on-site from the London, UK office. In this role, the selected candidate will provide technical assistance to employees and customers, handle audio-visual support for office events, and resolve complex open-source challenges. Canonical is a prominent publisher of Ubuntu and a provider of open-source software and operating systems utilized in public cloud, AI, IoT, and data science sectors.
This position suits individuals with a passion for Linux and customer success who possess strong interpersonal skills and a solid foundation in open-source technology. Team members engage directly with external engineering groups, manage support cases with integrity, and help guide the Ubuntu lifecycle. The role also requires participation in a regular weekend working rotation to maintain continuity of care for global partners.
Responsibilities
- Deliver technical assistance to customers and company employees
- Facilitate audio-visual support for office conferences and events
- Engage directly with customers across live conversations, ticketing systems, and remote sessions
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and regional peer groups to resolve issues
- Manage support cases personally to ensure commitments and expectations are met
- Provide clear context regarding timelines for engineering fixes based on the Ubuntu development process
- Author and maintain knowledge base articles for the open-source community
- Participate in a regular weekend working rotation
Requirements
- Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills
- Strong foundational knowledge of Linux systems
- Familiarity with virtualization or cloud technologies such as KVM or OpenStack
- Exposure to container tools like Docker, LXD, LXC, or Kubernetes
- Understanding of block, object, and network storage ecosystems
- Knowledge of system networking including firewalls, bridging, bonding, switching, or MTU tuning
- Basic programming logic skills
- Based on-site in the London, UK office
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or an equivalent alternative path
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Annual compensation reviews
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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