Senior Site Reliability Engineer

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With over 1,200 colleagues in 75+ countries, the company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to drive next‑gen operations at scale, leveraging pure Python infra‑as‑code from bare metal to containers and applications. The role focuses on automating enterprise infrastructure and embracing a universal operator pattern for model‑driven operations.

• Architect and run Open Stack, Kubernetes, and software‑defined storage across hundreds of private cloud and public cloud clusters.
• Apply devsecops principles from bare metal to application deployments.
• Automate operations using Python and software engineering best practices, emphasizing metrics, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global, high‑pressure operations teams, ensuring mission‑critical services for world‑class customers remain reliable.
• Participate in twice‑yearly in‑person sprints and events, traveling internationally as required.

• Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong experience with Linux, Linux networking, and storage.
• Proficiency in Python software development.
• Operational experience in cloud or data‑center environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Willingness 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 in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonuses or commissions.
• Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations and attend long‑haul company events (Priority Pass and travel upgrades).

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu, a leading open‑source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. The company recruits globally, supports remote work, and sets high standards for excellence.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and welcome applicants of all identities, ensuring fair consideration for every application.