Software Engineer - Cloud Images at Canonical

Americas

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cloud Computing, Open SourceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
  • Practical experience with public clouds
  • Interest and experience with at least 3 of the following: Containers (docker, kubernetes, etc.), DevOps automation, Open source projects, APIs, Linux systems administration, Python packaging, Cloud-based applications
  • At least experience in Python software development on Linux

Responsibilities

  • Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
  • Design, build and integrate new features and enhancements into Ubuntu that will support users of Ubuntu in public clouds
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Write high quality code to create new features
  • Design and architect complex new systems and integrations with the clouds
  • Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
  • Review code produced by other engineers and participate in design discussions
  • Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  • Engage with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners

Skills

Python
Jenkins
Shell
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux
DevOps
APIs
Ubuntu
Public Clouds

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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