Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company pioneers global distributed collaboration with more than 1,200 colleagues in over 75 countries and runs numerous private cloud, Kubernetes and application clusters for customers worldwide.

Globally remote role.

Next‑gen operations at scale, with pure Python infra‑as‑code from bare metal to containers and applications. We run hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across physical and public cloud estates, and we raise the bar on automation by embracing a universal operator pattern and model‑driven operations.

The role entails:

• Cloud operations engineering with Python software‑engineering skills and rigor to operations.
• Design, run, and maintain Open Stack, Kubernetes, and software‑defined storage.
• Enable devsecops for applications running on that infrastructure.
• Operate mission‑critical services for global brand‑name customers under high‑pressure environment.

• Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage.
• Python software development expertise.
• Operational experience with cloud or container platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.

• Experience with Open Stack or Kubernetes deployment or operations.
• Familiarity with public or private cloud management.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission.
• 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.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Engineering and Information Technology.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.