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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