Open Source Networking Software Engineer - ToR Switch / SmartNIC / DPU
Canonical is seeking an exceptional software engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in networking, a passion for open-source software, and experience with Linux.
The role involves working with the most advanced operating systems and network application technologies available, participating upstream and delivering the Ubuntu SoNIC stack, collaborating with public clouds and network silicon providers, and designing and implementing the best software-defined networking experience for the data center.
The ideal candidate will have an exceptional academic track record, a strong understanding of Linux networking, and fluency in C/C++ and at least one of Rust, Python, or Golang. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability, as well as a passion for networking and a commitment to quality, resilience, documentation, security, and performance.
We offer a competitive compensation package, a personal learning and development budget, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and the opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
About Canonical: We are a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence and are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the most advanced operating systems and network application technologies available
- Participate upstream and deliver the Ubuntu SoNIC stack
- Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers
- Design and implement the best software-defined networking experience for the data center
- Write high-quality, well-designed, fast, secure, and well-documented software
- Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes
- Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization
- Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
- Display technical leadership internally, towards our partners, and in the open source communities
- Influence open-source projects and communities
Requirements:
- An exceptional academic track record
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
- Knowledge of networking: architecture, design, and protocols
- Understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space
- Fluency in C/C++ and at least one of Rust, Python, or Golang
- Professional written and spoken English
- Experience with Linux
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
What we offer:
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Prospect to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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