Remote Alliances Field Engineer for Open Source Cloud & AI

Canonical; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly company

Learning budget

Annual pay review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Travel opportunities

Priority travel program

Job summary

Canonical is hiring Alliances Engineers to help partners adopt Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and related technologies. You will support OEMs, GSIs, ISVs, and cloud alliance partners, architecting joint cloud and on-prem solutions and promoting Canonical products to customers worldwide.

This home-based role requires travel up to 30% globally, deep Linux/kubernetes experience, and the ability to communicate complex tech concepts to business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive Linux experience (Ubuntu preferred).
• Experience designing/implementing cloud solutions (public/private).
• Proficient in Python and bash; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking in real-world environments.
• Architect cloud infra solutions (Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, Spark).
• Collaborate with partners to design joint solutions and reference architectures.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

Ceph

Python

Bash

English

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

CS/Math/Physics degree

Tools

LXD

Juju

Snaps

Job description

Canonical is hiring Alliances Engineers to help partners adopt Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and related technologies. You will support OEMs, GSIs, ISVs, and cloud alliance partners, architecting joint cloud and on-prem solutions and promoting Canonical products to customers worldwide.

This home-based role requires travel up to 30% globally, deep Linux/kubernetes experience, and the ability to communicate complex tech concepts to business stakeholders.