Software Engineer - OpenStack

Software Engineer - Open Stack (Canonical)

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 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, we are a founder‑led, profitable and growing company that values global collaboration and offers flexible, remote‑friendly work.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high‑quality Python code to create new features for Charmed Open Stack and Ceph charms.
• Debug issues and fix them with production‑grade solutions.
• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on good solutions.
• Ensure the success of Open Stack and Ceph on multiple architectures.
• Work from home and travel internationally 2–4 times per year for internal and external events.

• You love technology and working with brilliant people.
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated.
• You have a bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
• You have experience with Python.
• You have interest and experience with two or more of the following:
  Ubuntu Linux (kernel or userspace), Kubernetes, Open Stack, Ceph, AI/ML, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Go, C, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, scalable web services.
• You have experience with non‑x86 architectures, including s390, arm
  64, power, and others.
• You have experience with Open Stack, OVN, Openv Switch and related cloud technologies.

• Learning and Development.
• Annual Compensation Review.
• Recognition Rewards.
• Annual Leave.
• Priority Pass for travel.
• Flexible working options.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world‑class software and services. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development