Sr Software Engineer

SUSE; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in open source solutions is seeking a Sr Software Engineer in British Columbia. The role involves developing features for impactful projects like Harvester and Longhorn, as well as contributing to the open source community. Candidates should be proficient in modern Linux environments and languages such as C, Go, and Python. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in any modern Linux environments.
• Fluency in languages like C / C++, Go, Bash, Python, and / or Java.
• Preferably have development experience with virtualization platforms / hypervisors.

Responsibilities

• Develop features, enhancements, and bug fixes for Harvester and Longhorn.
• Participate in open source community via Slack, Forums, and GitHub.
• Write high-quality code along with accompanying tests.

Skills

Linux environments

Kubernetes knowledge

Fluency in C / C++, Go, Bash, Python, or Java

Building maintainable and well-tested code

Troubleshooting and debugging

Learning new technologies

Education

Relevant education or training

Job description

Overview

Sr Software Engineer

SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow. We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.

What you will be doing

• Develop features, enhancements, and bug fixes for Harvester and Longhorn (written in Go and C)
• Participate in Harvester, Longhorn, Rancher, and Kubernetes open source community via Slack, Forums, and GitHub
• Be able to evangelize Harvester, Longhorn, Rancher, and Kubernetes via blogs, meetups, and conference talks
• Resolve issues uncovered in production deployments of Harvester, Longhorn, and Rancher
• Work with your fellow engineers and our customers to create a world-class product
• Write high-quality code along with accompanying tests to minimize regressions
• Working in an agile development environment

What you bring to us

• Comfortable working in any modern Linux environments
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux system
• Fluency in languages like C / C++, Go, Bash, Python, and / or Java
• Experience in building maintainable and well-tested code
• Demonstrable troubleshooting and debugging ability
• Passionate about learning and researching new technologies
• Any suitable combination of four years of education, training, and experience in this technical field.
• Preferably have development experience with virtualization platforms / hypervisors

What We Offer

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind.

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please