Cloud Field Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking and storage to applications
• ▹Design and deliver open source code in Python
• ▹Architect cloud infrastructure solutions such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop and Spark, on-premises or in public cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• ▹Coach and develop colleagues
• ▹Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
• ▹Work from home
• ▹Global travel up to 25% of the time for internal and external events

Requirements

• ▹University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise
• ▹Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Ceph
• ▹Practical knowledge of Linux and networking
• ▹Intermediate to advanced Python programming skills
• ▹A dynamic person who loves jumping into new projects and interacting with people
• ▹Demonstrated drive for continual learning
• ▹Excellent communication and presentation skills (English)
• ▹Great organisational skills and reliable follow-up on commitments

Nice to have

• ▹Speaking a second language

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints (remote since 2004)
• ▹Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• ▹Annual compensation review
• ▹Performance-driven quarterly bonus
• ▹Recognition rewards
• ▹40 days annual leave, including public holidays and company holiday periods
• ▹Maternity and paternity leave
• ▹Employee Assistance Programme
• ▹Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
• ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the company

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and is a pioneer of open source software. It has worked remote-first since 2004.