Software 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 firm provides…

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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 firm provides open-source software utilized in public cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and enterprise infrastructure. In this role, the professional will develop modeling software to manage systems like Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Ceph, concentrating specifically on distributed storage and Ceph. Daily duties involve authoring clean code in…

Job Description

This position suits individuals passionate about open source, distributed architecture, and software-defined datacenters. Candidates must be comfortable operating in a distributed environment without a traditional office base. The position entails international travel approximately two to four times annually, typically for one-week internal gatherings in various global locations. Canonical evaluates compensation based on geographic region, individual performance, and prior experience, reviewing pay structures annually alongside performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

Write maintainable and rigorously designed software in Python and Golang
Partner proactively with a globally distributed team
Debug software issues and deliver clean code corrections
Contribute to technical documentation establishing best practices for authoring quality operators
Discuss ideas and collaborate on effective engineering solutions
Develop and maintain software for the delivery, operations, and lifecycle management of Ceph storage

Requirements

Experience with writing modern, maintainable Python
Experience working with Ceph storage
Willingness to travel up to four times per year for internal events
Availability to work remotely within the EMEA or Americas regions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, a STEM field, or a related discipline
An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Experience operating Ceph clusters in production
Experience with open source distributed storage systems such as Minio, Gluster, or Mayastor
Interest and experience in two or more of the following areas: Linux, Kubernetes, Public cloud, OpenStack, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, or Debian packaging

Core Skills

Python Kubernetes Excel

Benefits

Annual compensation review
Performance-driven annual bonus
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the remote work policy for this role?

This position is based remotely in either the EMEA or the Americas regions within a globally distributed company.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the job involves international travel several times a year, usually up to four times annually for about one week at a time, to attend internal team events.

What education or background is expected?

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field, alongside an exceptional academic track record.

Does the posting specify the exact salary?

No, the exact salary is not specified in the job posting, though compensation considers geographical location, experience, and performance, and is reviewed annually.