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CanonicalSoftware Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage
Canonical publishes the Ubuntu operating system, which is widely utilized across artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing, and data science initiatives. Operating as a profitable…
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Canonical publishes the Ubuntu operating system, which is widely utilized across artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing, and data science initiatives. Operating as a profitable and growing business with a globally distributed workforce since 2004, the firm relies on remote collaboration supplemented by periodic in-person gatherings. The organization seeks a Software Engineer to join its Cloud Engineering division, focusing specifically on Ceph and distributed storage. In this position, the…
Job Description
Canonical publishes the Ubuntu operating system, which is widely utilized across artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing, and data science initiatives. Operating as a profitable and growing business with a globally distributed workforce since 2004, the firm relies on remote collaboration supplemented by periodic in-person gatherings.
The organization seeks a Software Engineer to join its Cloud Engineering division, focusing specifically on Ceph and distributed storage. In this position, the professional will build modeling software for platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Ceph while engineering production-scalable solutions and assisting field teams with customer technology adoption.
Daily activities involve writing Python and Golang code, debugging issues, collaborating globally, writing technical documentation, and developing software for the life-cycle management of Ceph storage. The role is suited for individuals passionate about open source software, distributed systems, and the software-defined datacenter.
Candidates must be willing to travel internationally roughly two to four times annually, typically for one-week periods, to meet with colleagues. The position is based remotely within the Americas or EMEA regions.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer that considers geographical placement, performance, and experience when determining compensation globally.
Responsibilities
- Develop clean, well-designed software using Python and Golang
- Partner proactively with a globally distributed engineering group
- Investigate problems and write code to resolve them
- Author technical documentation establishing best practices for operator creation
- Exchange ideas to discover effective engineering solutions
- Build and maintain software handling the delivery, operations, and life-cycle management of Ceph storage
Requirements
- Experience writing modern and maintainable Python code
- Practical background working with Ceph storage
- Enthusiasm for technology, open source, distributed systems, and software-defined datacenters
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a globally distributed team context
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in STEM, Computer Science, or a related field
- Exceptional academic record spanning high school and university
- Familiarity with two or more of the following: Go, Python, Linux, Kubernetes, Public cloud, OpenStack, LXC or LXD, and Debian packaging
- Experience managing production Ceph clusters
- Background with open source distributed storage systems such as Minio, Gluster, or Mayastor
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven yearly bonus
- Distributed working environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass for travel and long-haul travel upgrades for company events
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this job located?
The position is based remotely in either the Americas or EMEA regions.
Is travel required for this role?
Yes, international travel is required up to four times a year, usually for one week at a time, for internal events and team gatherings.
What is the employment type?
The source posting does not specify whether the employment type is full-time or part-time.
What salary does Canonical offer for this position?
The exact salary is not stated in the job posting, though compensation is determined using geographical location, experience, and performance.
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