Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage

OverviewCanonical 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 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 founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are a globally distributed team of engineers who share that passion, and teams meet two to four times yearly in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.This role is Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage. As part of Cloud Engineering, you'll be building modelling software to drive systems such as OpenStack, Ceph, and Kubernetes with a focus on distributed storage and Ceph. You'll engineer solutions to scale in production, working with field teams to ensure we're meeting the needs of customers looking to adopt cutting-edge technology.This job involves international travel several times a year, usually for one week at a time.Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or the Americas regionsResponsibilitiesWrite high quality, rigorously designed Python and Golang softwareCollaborate proactively with a globally distributed teamDebug issues and produce high quality code to fix themContribute to technical documentation that defines best practices for authoring high quality operatorsDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsDevelop and maintain software for delivery, operations and life-cycle management of Ceph storageQualificationsYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeYou have experience with writing modern, maintainable PythonYou have experience with Ceph storageYou love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountableYou value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivatedYou have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Linux, Kubernetes, Public cloud, OpenStack, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, Debian packagingAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably universityWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal eventsAdditional SkillsExperience operating Ceph clusters in productionExperience with open source distributed storage such as Gluster, Minio, Mayastor or similarWhat we offer youDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we have been remote since 2004Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and othersPriority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical 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; 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.Equal OpportunityCanonical 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.Job DetailsSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17