Senior Software Engineer - MAAS

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software Linux and Data Centre automation at Canonical. The role involves designing and developing the Metal As A Service technology enhancing Ubuntu's position as a cloud-ready server distribution. You will contribute to the core components of MAAS ensuring its simplicity and usability while collaborating with teams for effective integration. As part of a globally distributed engineering team you will demonstrate technical leadership and responsibility for problem-solving. The position requires a strong background in Python and Go and familiarity with networking and storage technologies. You will be involved in documentation improvement and maintaining a robust continuous integration environment. International travel several times a year is expected to foster collaboration with teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid professional software development track record a capacity for quick learning excellent troubleshooting skills and strong communication abilities in English. This role is a chance to work at a cutting-edge company driving innovation in technology.