Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage

Overview

Join to apply for the Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage role at Canonical. Canonical is a globally distributed company focused on open source software and operating systems, with Ubuntu as a key platform for cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and more. The organization operates with a distributed workforce and several in-person team alignments a few times per year. This role is remote and can be based in the EMEA or the Americas. The position involves international travel several times a year, usually for one week at a time. Location :

Remote in EMEA or Americas

What your day will look like

Write high quality, rigorously designed Python and Golang software Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them Contribute to technical documentation that defines best practices for authoring high quality operators Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions Develop and maintain software for delivery, operations and life-cycle management of Ceph storage

What we are looking for in you

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree Experience with writing modern, maintainable Python Experience with Ceph storage Love technology and working with brilliant people Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable Value soft skills; are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated Interest and experience with two or more of the following : Linux, Kubernetes, Public cloud, OpenStack, LXC / LXD, Python, Go, Debian packaging Exceptional academic track record from high school and preferably university Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

Experience operating Ceph clusters in production Experience with open source distributed storage such as Gluster, Minio, Mayastor or similar

What we offer you

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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority 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. We publish Ubuntu and support the global AI, IoT, and cloud ecosystems. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Engineering and Information Technology Industries : Software Development

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