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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.
We are hiring a Software Maintenance Engineer to work in a dynamic and exciting engineering role in Linux-based infrastructure and applications, covering all layers of the stack including bare metal, virtualization (KVM), containerization (Docker/LXC/LXD), storage (Ceph and Linux filesystems), networking (OVS, OVN and Core networking), OpenStack, Kubernetes and the open source applications running on top of them. This role challenges you to demonstrate the breadth of your engineering skills needed to work on almost any aspect of Ubuntu and the open source applications large enterprise customers run. It is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and open source to build a career with Canonical and drive success for our customers, community and the company. If you have an affinity for open source software, excellent communication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting and fixing issues in technology used by millions across the world, you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.
This role deals with critical issues in the open source stack that require upstream bug fixes. Our engineers work productively at any level of the stack with experience in the kernel and a wide range of languages to address software problems. Our group is critical to the success of our customers, partners and Ubuntu itself. You will help with troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution with workarounds, guidance, and bug fixes released upstream and in Ubuntu.
Location: This is a remote role; we have teams in all time zones.
Responsibilities
Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, Kubernetes and other open source software.
Maintain a close working relationship with Canonical's Field, Support and product engineering teams.
Participate in upstream communities.
Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion.
Review code produced by other engineers.
Demonstrate good judgment in technical methods and techniques.
Prioritize work and manage time effectively against those priorities.
Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation.
Maintain clear, technical and concise communications.
Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences.
What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record.
Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar.
Experience with Linux and open source software.
Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C or C++ on Linux.
A drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep‑dive difficult issues.
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Nice‑to‑have skills
You love technology and working with brilliant people.
You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated.
You have an interest in or willingness to learn about Ubuntu Linux (kernel or userspace), Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, and distributed systems.
What we offer colleagues
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 & Wellness Platform.
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 at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future that will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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