Site Reliability Engineer

Canonical; Waterloo; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance operation scales utilizing Python and cloud technologies. This global role emphasizes automation and managing critical infrastructure for diverse clients. Candidates should possess a software engineering background and a strong interest in open-source solutions.

Benefits

Competitive, performance-based compensation

Annual reviews and bonuses

Learning budget

Travel opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Experience with Linux, networking, and storage.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year.

Responsibilities

• Manage and architect OpenStack and Kubernetes for infrastructure.
• Utilize Python for operations within devsecops framework.
• Work under high-pressure environments with critical services.

Skills

Fluency in Python

Operational experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Curiosity

Flexibility

Accountability

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to work on next-generation operations at scale, utilizing pure Python infra-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications. Our goal is to perfect enterprise infrastructure devops.

Our team manages hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for global customers, embracing automation and model-driven operations to push the boundaries of what is possible.

To succeed, you should see automation as a software engineering problem, be interested in the scientific approach to operations at scale driven by metrics and code, and be willing to learn the entire stack, from networking and kernels to serverless and open source applications.

Location : Globally remote role

The role entails

Our cloud operations engineers bring Python skills and rigor to the operations domain, practicing devsecops from bare metal to applications. We architect and manage OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage, enabling devsecops for applications on that infrastructure.

Requirements include being a software engineer fluent in Python, interested in the full open source infrastructure stack, and capable of working in high-pressure environments with mission-critical services for global clients.

As part of the team, you will gain experience with various cloud technologies, stay current with open source infrastructure advancements, and contribute to upgrading solutions for our customers.

What we are looking for in you

• Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience with Linux, networking, and storage
• Operational experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment / operations
• Familiarity with cloud management (public or private)

What we offer colleagues

We offer a competitive, performance-based compensation package, including annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits such as a learning budget, travel opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform in AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, value excellence, and promote a remote-first culture. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn continuously, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace and consider all applications fairly regardless of background or identity.

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