Open Source Networking Software Engineer - ToR Switch / SmartNIC / DPU

Overview

Open Source Networking Software Engineer - ToR Switch / SmartNIC / DPU. Canonical is building teams to bring the very best open source networking software to market in a well integrated stack that brings hyperscaler innovation to end users and enterprises. We work with networking silicon providers to optimize Ubuntu and related applications for their ASICs, boards and appliances, aiming to provide a complete open source stack for data center networking from bare metal through virtualization, container and serverless, including IoT networking.

You will be a strong software engineer with a passion for networking, and an interest in the interface of hardware ASICs for acceleration with software for innovation and control. Experience with open switch initiatives and upstream components such as routing, kernel networking, eBPF, DNS, firewalls and load balancers is valued. The selection process is rigorous and involves multiple interviews over several months. We value quality, resilience, documentation, security and performance in your work.

Location

We have network software engineering roles in APAC (Top-of-Rack switches) and Americas (SmartNIC / DPU) time zones.

What your day will look like

• Work with the most advanced operating systems and network application technologies available
• Participate upstream and deliver the Ubuntu SoNIC stack
• Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers
• Design and implement the best software-defined networking experience for the data center
• Write high-quality, well-designed, fast, secure and well-documented software
• Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes
• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization
• Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
• Display technical leadership internally, towards our partners, and in the open source communities
• Influence open-source projects and communities
• Work from home, with global travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks duration

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What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and global approach. We balance programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace free from discrimination. We evaluate every applicant fairly regardless of identity.

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