Cloud Infrastructure and Containerization Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cleveland, Ohio, United States Canonical - Jobs Full time
Job Overview

Canonical is a prominent player in the realm of open source software and operating systems, catering to enterprises and technology sectors globally. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is extensively utilized in transformative enterprise projects encompassing public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering advancements, and the Internet of Things (IoT). We collaborate with leading public cloud providers, silicon manufacturers, and industry frontrunners across various fields. Our company champions global distributed collaboration, boasting a workforce of over 1000 professionals in more than 70 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Teams convene biannually in diverse and engaging locations worldwide to align on strategic goals and execution.

As a founder-led, profitable, and expanding organization, we are currently conducting a general selection process for software engineers specializing in virtualization and container technologies, from the kernel level to user space. If you are an outstanding software engineer proficient in Go, Rust, or C/C++, and are eager to contribute to the development of next-generation open source Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) or container technologies, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

In today’s software deployment landscape, containerization, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure are essential components. We are committed to investing in open source initiatives related to application isolation, workload orchestration, system or OCI containers, and microservices architecture.

Highlighted Projects at Canonical:

  • RustVMM: A promising new hypervisor for Linux, focusing on performance, security, and operability. Join our team to leverage your expertise in VMM and kernel networking and storage.
  • Rockcraft: Aiming to enhance the quality and security of Docker images, our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional Docker image experience for the open source community.
  • LXD: A modern system container and virtual machine manager extensively utilized across various Linux platforms, encompassing a comprehensive software stack from kernel-level work to high-level management APIs.
  • Kubernetes Product Team: Developing MicroK8s for streamlined Kubernetes deployment and Charmed Kubernetes for advanced integration.
  • OpenStack Team: Delivering Charmed OpenStack, OVN/OVS, and Ceph, bringing cloud platform technologies to large-scale computing environments.

We seek system-level developers proficient in C/C++, Golang, Rust, and Python to work on critical code focused on security, performance, and mission objectives, particularly in software delivery, containers, security, and application orchestration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and specify innovative features while building consensus on approaches.
  • Engage with upstream communities in your area of expertise.
  • Conduct thorough security analyses and reviews to ensure robust defense mechanisms.
  • Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimize product efficacy.
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
  • Write high-quality code to develop new features.
  • Debug issues and produce high-quality solutions.
  • Review code contributions from fellow engineers.
  • Discuss ideas and collaborate on effective solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Exceptional academic background from high school and university.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field, or a compelling alternative narrative.
  • Demonstrated drive and a history of exceeding expectations.
  • Experience with open source virtualization or container technologies.
  • Familiarity with kernel-level or low-level systems.
  • Proficient in professional written and spoken English.
  • Experience with Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
  • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Results-oriented with a personal commitment to meeting obligations.
  • Willingness to travel biannually for company events.

Additional Skills Valued:

  • Experience in performance engineering and security.

What We Offer:

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in determining compensation globally. Compensation is reviewed annually to acknowledge outstanding contributions. In addition to base salary, we provide a performance-driven annual bonus and a range of benefits reflecting our values and ideals, including:

  • A distributed work environment with biannual team sprints.
  • A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
  • Annual compensation reviews.
  • Recognition rewards.
  • Annual holiday leave.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues.
  • Travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical:

Canonical is at the forefront of the global shift towards open source technology. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a pivotal open source project and a platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are dedicated to making a positive impact daily. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for our team members, fostering an environment of excellence. Canonical has embraced a remote-first model since its inception in 2004, offering a unique opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment that encourages innovative thinking, skill development, and personal growth.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, which contribute to a better work environment and superior products. All applications will be given fair consideration.

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