Software-Defined Networking Engineer
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Remote
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Job Description
A software engineering role focused on developing and optimizing open source networking solutions across various hardware and software platforms, with opportunities for technical leadership and community engagement in a remote, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement software-defined networking solutions for advanced hardware platforms and software stacks
- Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers to optimize networking software
- Write high-quality, well-documented, and reliable code for networking applications
- Debug and resolve issues in networking software to ensure performance and stability
- Contribute to technical documentation and open-source community projects
- Provide technical leadership and influence the development of networking products and open-source projects
- Shape and develop networking software to meet evolving data center and hardware requirements
Requirements
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience demonstrating the same level of knowledge.
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations in professional or academic settings.
- Knowledge of networking architecture, design, and protocols.
- Deep understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space.
- Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, Rust, or Python.
- Professional written and spoken English skills.
- Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation worldwide based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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