Community Engineer

Company:

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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Role:

Job Description

As a Community Engineer at Canonical your role is to support community initiatives and enable community leaders and participants to effectively engage in the Ubuntu project. You will coordinate with Canonical teams to ensure community processes run smoothly while facilitating the work of energetic community members who wish to express their vision of open source. Your responsibilities will include using your technical and organizational skills to enhance developer integration with community plans assisting volunteer developers and ensuring the sustainability of their projects. Communication is key as you will engage the community through various platforms creating content to keep them informed and motivated. You will represent the Ubuntu community and Canonical at conferences and expos discussing technical projects and their development. This position calls for someone experienced in DevOps Software Development and Linux who is passionate about open source and community building. It offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an impactful global community while working remotely in the EMEA region.