MAAS Systems Engineer - Python (Toronto area) at Canonical

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Open Source Software & Operating SystemsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong Python development skills, a curiosity about complex distributed systems, and a passion for hacking in a home lab. Experience with hardware commissioning and deployment, as well as testing and troubleshooting, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

As a MAAS Systems Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the lab in the Toronto area, including writing and using software to deploy and configure servers and network switches. They will also develop tooling to increase data center operational efficiency, create integrations with testing and scheduling software, contribute improvements and fixes to Testflinger, remotely operate a fully automated server lab, improve and extend hardware and network monitoring through automation, and collaborate with various teams to ensure reliable automated hardware commissioning and deployment.

Skills

Python

Software Development

Troubleshooting

Distributed Systems

Data Center Hardware

Automation

Hardware Monitoring

Network Monitoring

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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