Remote Open Source DevOps Engineer (Python/Golang)

Canonical; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Annual bonus

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Wellness platform

Team sprints in person

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a senior software engineer to lead and inspire a regional engineering team focused on open source operations tooling and infrastructure. You will work with Python and Golang across the Linux stack, shape monitoring and alerting systems, and drive DevOps improvements within Ubuntu-based platforms.

The role emphasizes distributed collaboration, agile practices, and a commitment to open source. Expect global travel up to 10% and a dynamic, remote-friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and Go development experience.
• Experience leading software engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies.
• Practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for internal and external events.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver open source software operations code using Python and Golang.
• Work across Linux stack from kernel to networking and applications.
• Shape high-quality monitoring and alerting infrastructure for open source projects
• Rethink Open Source operations for customers and community.
• Demonstrate sound engineering and testing practices in code and documentation.
• Follow agile software development practices and coach colleagues.
• Grow a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
• Travel up to 10% of time for events and engagements.

Skills

Python development

Golang

Cloud computing

Linux

Networking

Team leadership

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering field

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Job description

Canonical is seeking a senior software engineer to lead and inspire a regional engineering team focused on open source operations tooling and infrastructure. You will work with Python and Golang across the Linux stack, shape monitoring and alerting systems, and drive DevOps improvements within Ubuntu-based platforms.

The role emphasizes distributed collaboration, agile practices, and a commitment to open source. Expect global travel up to 10% and a dynamic, remote-friendly work environment.