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CanonicalSoftware Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks a Software Engineer for Ceph & Distributed Storage to join its Cloud Engineering unit. The company is…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks a Software Engineer for Ceph & Distributed Storage to join its Cloud Engineering unit. The company is a profitable and growing provider of open-source software utilized in data science, public cloud, AI, and IoT initiatives. In this capacity, the professional will develop modeling software to manage systems like Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Ceph, concentrating specifically on distributed storage. This position is suited…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks a Software Engineer for Ceph & Distributed Storage to join its Cloud Engineering unit. The company is a profitable and growing provider of open-source software utilized in data science, public cloud, AI, and IoT initiatives. In this capacity, the professional will develop modeling software to manage systems like Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Ceph, concentrating specifically on distributed storage.
This position is suited for engineers who enjoy working in a globally distributed environment and understand both the open-source ecosystem and the demands of enterprise organizations. Responsibilities involve writing clean code in Python and Golang, troubleshooting issues, and producing technical documentation. Team members work remotely and gather in-person internationally up to four times per year for strategy alignment.
The ideal candidate possesses strong academic credentials, background in modern Python development, and familiarity with Ceph storage. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally roughly four times annually for approximately one week per trip.
Responsibilities
- Write maintainable software using Python and Golang
- Collaborate with a globally distributed team
- Troubleshoot issues and implement code fixes
- Contribute to technical documentation establishing best practices
- Develop and maintain software for the life-cycle management of Ceph storage
Requirements
- Experience writing modern and maintainable Python code
- Experience working with Ceph storage
- Willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field
- Exceptional academic record from high school and university
- Experience with Linux, Kubernetes, Public cloud, OpenStack, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, or Debian packaging
- Experience operating Ceph clusters in production
- Experience with open source distributed storage systems such as Gluster, Minio, or Mayastor
Core Skills
Benefits
- Compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance
- Annual and frequent performance-driven compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this job located?
The role is based remotely in the EMEA or the Americas regions.
What is the employment type?
The posting does not specify whether the position is full-time or part-time.
What is the salary for this role?
The posting does not state a specific salary amount, though compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
Is travel required for this position?
Yes, international travel is required several times a year, usually up to four times annually for internal events lasting about one week at a time.
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