MAAS Data Center Infrastructure Engineer (Toronto area) at Canonical

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Open Source Software, Data CentersIndustries

Requirements

STEM Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science
Based in the Toronto area, with expectation of on-site work 4-6 days per calendar month
Familiarity with software-driven operations
Passion for home lab hacking (highly desirable)
Strong Python skills (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

Operate a fully automated server lab with the latest server and network silicon from leading vendors, remotely and while on-site
Maintain accurate inventory and layout of the hardware in the data centre
Receive, install and configure new hardware
Actively exercise MAAS functionality by using integrations with testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger. Report issues and assist in troubleshooting
Use Python development skills to enhance software-driven operations of the data centre
Improve and extend hardware and network monitoring through automation
Collaborate with other MAAS engineers, other data centre hardware specialists, teams responsible for certifying hardware for Ubuntu, kernel engineers and other teams who use the hardware lab

Skills

Python

MAAS

Ubuntu

Testflinger

Linux

Hardware Installation

Network Monitoring

Automation

Data Center Operations

Server Management

Canonical

Provides enterprise support for Ubuntu OS

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system, and offers various commercial services for it. Their products include extended security maintenance, kernel livepatch services, and enterprise support, which help businesses maintain secure and efficient infrastructure. Canonical partners with hardware and software vendors to certify that Ubuntu operates well on different devices, enhancing its reliability. The company generates revenue through subscription services, support contracts, and certification fees. Canonical stands out from competitors with its strong emphasis on security, data center automation, and developer experience, making Ubuntu a preferred choice for enterprises. The goal of Canonical is to provide comprehensive, secure, and customizable solutions for a diverse clientele, from individual developers to large organizations.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2004Year Founded

$9.6MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Remote Work Options

Risks

Competition from other Linux distributions like Red Hat and SUSE is increasing.

Potential security vulnerabilities in new Ubuntu releases could affect user trust.

Rapid AI evolution may require Canonical to invest significantly to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Canonical is a leader in the enterprise open-source market with Ubuntu.

The company offers extended security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu.

Canonical partners with hardware vendors to certify Ubuntu's compatibility and performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for edge computing boosts Canonical's partnerships, like with congatec.

RISC-V architecture expansion offers new opportunities for Ubuntu's market reach.

Hardware acceleration in web browsers enhances user experience with Canonical's Chromium snap.

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