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Canonical seeks a Support Engineer to take on a multifaceted role based at its London office. This position blends technical Linux and cloud assistance, the administration…
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Canonical seeks a Support Engineer to take on a multifaceted role based at its London office. This position blends technical Linux and cloud assistance, the administration of internal office technology, and the management of live production broadcasts for company events and customer demonstrations. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led technology enterprise recognized for producing Ubuntu, a platform utilized globally across enterprise cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data science, and internet of things…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Support Engineer to take on a multifaceted role based at its London office. This position blends technical Linux and cloud assistance, the administration of internal office technology, and the management of live production broadcasts for company events and customer demonstrations. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led technology enterprise recognized for producing Ubuntu, a platform utilized globally across enterprise cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data science, and internet of things initiatives. In this capacity, staff members handle customer cases from initiation to resolution while maintaining critical on-site infrastructure and coordinating external production crews. The position suits individuals possessing strong technical curiosity, the ability to remain composed in high-pressure environments, and a desire to bridge the gap between software development and customer success.
Responsibilities
- Manage customer support cases from initial contact through resolution utilizing tickets, live conversations, and remote sessions
- Oversee the technical state of the London office including networks, meeting spaces, hardware devices, and audio-video systems
- Operate broadcast technology, sound, and live video streaming for events and customer demonstrations from setup to tear-down
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams to translate code fixes into successful customer outcomes and establish realistic resolution timelines
- Create and maintain knowledge base articles to document solutions and share lessons learned
- Coordinate external production crews for larger-scale company events
Requirements
- Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills
- Hands-on experience supporting Linux operating systems
- Familiarity with at least one of virtualization or cloud technologies, containerization tools, storage solutions, or networking configurations
- Possession of programming fundamentals in any language alongside a strong troubleshooting mindset
- Composure and the ability to maintain a calm demeanor during high-stakes and live event situations
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative regarding an alternative educational path
- An exceptional academic record at both high school and university levels
- Demonstrated interest or hands-on involvement with audio, video, live production, home labs, hackspaces, or student tech crews
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Twice-yearly compensation reviews based on performance and global market standards
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- 40 days of annual leave per annum including public holidays and company-wide holiday periods
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- Priority Pass lounge access for travel to meet colleagues
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this role located?
This role is office-based at the company location in London, England.
What kind of experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have hands-on experience supporting Linux systems, programming fundamentals, a troubleshooting mindset, and strong written and spoken English.
Does the posting specify the salary?
No, the salary is not stated in the job posting, though the employer offers a performance-driven annual bonus or commission alongside bi-annual compensation reviews.
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