Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Solutions Engineering Software Engineer to help revolutionize open source application and infrastructure operations. This role focuses on developing next-generation infrastructure-as-code solutions that will enable efficient bare-metal operations for high-performance computing, private cloud, data lakes, and AI/ML.

The position involves working with a global team in the Solutions Engineering department, collaborating closely with the managed infrastructure operations team that runs numerous private OpenStack clouds and Kubernetes clusters worldwide. The role primarily involves Python development, creating open source automation capabilities that simplify operations for Ubuntu users and customers.

As a Solutions Engineer, you'll be working on pure Python software development, focusing on enabling true DevOps workflows. The team emphasizes high quality in design, documentation, testing, and performance while enhancing operations code packages and Ubuntu itself. This position offers an opportunity to work with the entire Linux stack, from kernel-level operations to networking, virtualization, and containers.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about distributed systems and cloud computing, with strong Python development skills and a solid understanding of Linux systems. The role offers significant growth opportunities, including global travel for team meetings and events, and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge open source technologies that power enterprise IT, DevOps, and infrastructure solutions.

Working at Canonical means joining a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with colleagues across 75+ countries. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including learning and development opportunities, regular team sprints in interesting locations, and a strong focus on work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for software engineers who want to make a significant impact in the open source world while working with cutting-edge technologies.