Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer
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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Its platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. With over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries and a remote‑first culture, teams meet two to four times a year in person at interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
Role Overview
This is a general selection process for software engineers focused on virtualisation and container technology— from the kernel through userspace. If you are an exceptional Go, Rust, or C/C++ software engineer looking to work on next‑generation open-source VMM or container technology, or related open‑source networking and storage, we want to hear from you.
Location
Remote role – available for all time zones.
What You Will Focus On
- Design and specify new features, building consensus on approach
- Engage with upstream communities in your area of expertise
- Conduct security analysis and reviews to ensure defence in depth
- Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimise your product
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Write high‑quality code to introduce new features
- Debug issues and deliver high‑quality fixes
- Review code produced by other engineers
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
What We Are Looking For
- An exceptional academic track record from high school through university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
- Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
- Experience with open‑source virtualisation or container technology
- Experience working in the kernel or very low‑level systems
- Professional written and spoken English
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self‑motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each
Additional Skills We Value
- Performance engineering and security experience
What We Offer You
- 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
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 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 publisher of Ubuntu—the most important open‑source project and a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud—Canonical is changing the world daily. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for new hires.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.