Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage

Canonical; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical, a leader in open source software, is seeking a Software Engineer for Ceph & Distributed Storage. The role involves developing scalable solutions and collaborating with a diverse team. Candidates should have a strong background in Python and Ceph, with a passion for technology and teamwork.

Benefits

Remote work with biannual in-person sprints

Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year

Competitive compensation with annual reviews

Additional benefits including leave and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience with modern Python development.
• Experience with Ceph storage systems.
• Interest in Linux, Kubernetes, Cloud, OpenStack, Python, Go.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Python and Golang software.
• Collaborate with a distributed team.
• Maintain software for Ceph storage deployment.

Skills

Python

Golang

Ceph

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Linux

Debian packaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or equivalent

Job description

Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage

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Role Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. We have a diverse team of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, operating mostly remotely. We are seeking a Software Engineer to work on Ceph & distributed storage, focusing on building scalable solutions with technologies like OpenStack, Ceph, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

1. Develop high-quality Python and Golang software
2. Collaborate with a distributed team
3. Debug issues and produce reliable code
4. Contribute to technical documentation
5. Engage in idea discussion and solution development
6. Maintain software for Ceph storage deployment and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or equivalent
• Experience with modern Python development
• Experience with Ceph storage systems
• Passion for technology and teamwork
• Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Interest in Linux, Kubernetes, Cloud, OpenStack, Python, Go, Debian packaging
• Strong academic record
• Willing to travel up to 4 times per year

Preferred Skills

• Experience operating Ceph in production
• Knowledge of open source distributed storage like Gluster, Minio, or Mayastor

What We Offer

• Remote work with biannual in-person sprints
• Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews
• Additional benefits including leave, family leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, known for Ubuntu, and committed to innovation and diversity. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment, emphasizing excellence and continuous learning.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry: Tech, Healthcare, Non-profit, Government