Developer Relations Engineer

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to join their newly created Developer Relations team. This role combines technical expertise with strategic communication skills to engage with open source communities and developer-centric organizations. The position involves being a bridge between the developer community and Canonical, helping to shape products and priorities while communicating the company's vision for better open source development experiences.

The ideal candidate will be a programmer with deep roots in open source software, particularly experienced with Linux and software packaging. They'll need to be comfortable presenting at conferences, maintaining community relationships across various platforms, and contributing to technical documentation. The role requires someone who can work effectively across organizational boundaries and handle different perspectives with diplomacy.

Canonical offers a truly remote work environment, having pioneered distributed work since 2004. The company provides competitive compensation with annual reviews, a generous learning budget, and various benefits including travel opportunities for team events. As a pioneer in open source technology and the company behind Ubuntu, Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technological innovation while making a significant impact on the global developer community.

The position requires travel twice yearly for company events and upstream/partner events, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical work and community engagement. The role is particularly suited for those passionate about open source software who want to help shape the future of developer experiences while working with cutting-edge technology.