Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We are hiring an Alliances Field Engineer to help our partners understand and adopt our open source platform for themselves and their customers. This is a home-based, worldwide role.
What your day will look like
- Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking and services in real-world environments
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark, either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Architect and integrate popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINX
- Help partners to offer and architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies on top of the public clouds and in the data center
- Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with various partners
- Prepare and run onboarding sessions / workshops with various partners' teams to promote Canonical products and solutions
What we are looking for in you
Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, software automationExperience designing and implementing solutions on top of public or private cloudsPython and Bash understanding, troubleshooting skillsFluent written and spoken EnglishExcellent communication and presentation skillsHigh motivation, ability to multi-task and follow-up reliably on commitmentsInterest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needsInterest in new technologies like LXD, Juju and SnapsAbility to travel globally up to 30% of the timeDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field experienceWhat we offer you
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, a platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, and recruit on a global basis with high standards. We are a remote-first company and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
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