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Software Engineer, Cloud - Sustaining Engineering

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

A Software Engineer in Sustaining Engineering at Canonical is responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and upstreaming issues in Linux-based open source infrastructure such as Ubuntu, OpenStack, and Kubernetes, working across various layers of the software stack to support enterprise customers and community development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software
  • Maintain close collaboration with Canonical's support, field, and product engineering teams
  • Participate in upstream open source communities to develop fixes and backport patches
  • Review code produced by other engineers
  • Troubleshoot and address issues across all layers of the Linux-based software stack
  • Drive upstream fixes and contribute to the open source projects
  • Prioritize and manage work effectively to meet project goals
  • Contribute to process, tools, and documentation improvements through team discussions

Requirements

  • Professional experience as a software engineer
  • Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar field
  • Strong experience with Linux, OpenStack, Kubernetes or other cloud technologies
  • Strong development-level experience with Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux
  • Ability to troubleshoot with gdb and other tools
  • Familiarity with git source code repositories and branches
  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is 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 remote work since 2004
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
Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for travel and company events

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