OverviewCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder led, profitable and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. We are hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer.Next-gen operations at scale, with pure Python infra-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications. Our goal is to perfect enterprise infrastructure devops. We run hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across physical and public cloud estate, and we are raising the bar on automation by embracing a universal operator pattern and model-driven operations.Location: Globally remote role.ResponsibilitiesBring Python software-engineering skills and rigour to the operations domain. Architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes and software defined storage, and enable devsecops for applications running on that infrastructure.Operate in a high-pressure environment with mission-critical services for global brand name customers.Work across the full open source infrastructure stack from bare metal networking and kernel up to serverless and open source applications.Participate in automation efforts as a pure software engineering problem, driven by metrics and code.What we are looking for in you (Qualifications)Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage.Python software development expertise.Operational experience.Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long.Nice-to-have skillsExperience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations.Familiarity with public or private cloud management.What we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.Annual compensation review and a performance-driven bonus or commission where applicable.Benefits reflecting our values and ensuring fairness globally.Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.About CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our 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.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Regardless of identity, we give every applicant fair consideration.
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