Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.
Overview
This role focuses on virtualisation and container technology from the kernel through userspace. Ideal candidates are exceptional Go, Rust, or C/C++ engineers who want to work on next-generation open source VMM or container technology, or related networking and storage.
Location
Remote, available in every time zone.
Responsibilities
Design and specify new features, building consensus on approach
Engage with upstream communities in your area of expertise
Conduct security analysis and reviews to ensure defence in depth
Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimise your product
Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
Write high quality code to create new features
Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
Review code produced by other engineers
Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
Qualifications
Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative background
Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
Experience with open source virtualisation or container technology
Experience working in the kernel or very low-level system code
Professional written and spoken English
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel twice a year, up to two weeks each event
Additional Skills We Value
Performance engineering and security experience
What We Offer You
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects. We recruit globally, set high standards and expect excellence.
Canonical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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