Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering

Canonical; Muscat; Remote; OMR 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a passionate Python developer in Muscat. In this role, you will design and deliver open source software operations code, shape monitoring infrastructure, and collaborate with a team that spans multiple countries. Ideal candidates have a background in Linux and cloud computing technologies. This position promotes a distributed work culture with annual compensation reviews and a personal development budget.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul events

Qualifications

• Passionate about Python development.
• Desire to deliver timely, high-quality software.
• Understanding of reliable operations in agile environments.
• Lifelong learner.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver open source software operations code using Python and Golang.
• Work across the Linux stack including kernel and applications.
• Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure.
• Rethink operations for customers and community.
• Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles.
• Follow agile development practices.
• Coach and develop colleagues.
• Grow a collaborative engineering culture.
• Travel globally up to 10% for events.

Skills

Python development

Organizational skills

Agile software development

Cloud computing concepts

Linux and networking knowledge

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Golang

Job description

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.

What you will do

• Work in Python and Golang to design and deliver open source software operations code
• Work with the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications
• Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
• Rethink open source operations for our customers and open source community
• Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
• Follow agile software development practices
• Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
• Global travel up to 10% of time for internal and external events

Who you are

• You are a passionate Python developer
• You are organised and want your team to deliver timely, high quality software
• You understand the importance of reliable operations in an agile world
• You have sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts & technologies
• You have practical knowledge of Linux and networking
• You are a lifelong learner

Bonus points for

• You have graduated with a university degree in Computer Science or related software engineering field
• Golang programming skills

What we offer colleagues

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.