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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Cloud - Sustaining Engineering - **Company:** Canonical - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Debian Linux, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Open Source Technology, OpenStack, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Ceph (Software), Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Lxc - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1754467/ ## About the Role This role is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and open source to build a career with Canonical and drive success for our customers, community and the company. If you have an affinity for open source development, great communication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting and fixing issues in technology used by millions across the world, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical., * Professional experience as a software engineer * Background in Computer Science, STEM or similar * Strong experience with Linux, OpenStack, Kubernetes or other cloud technologies * Strong development-level experience with Python, Go, C, C++ on Linux * Ability to troubleshoot with gdb and other tools * Familiarity with git source code repositories and branches * An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university * Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events, * You love technology and working with brilliant people * You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable * You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated * You have interest in, and experience with most of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, C, Postgresql, Mongo, Debian packaging, distributed systems ## Description You will help with troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution with workarounds, guidance, and fixes to be released upstream and in Ubuntu., * Resolving complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, OpenStack, or Kubernetes and other open source software * Maintaining a close working relationship with Canonical's field, support and product engineering teams * Participating in upstream communities * Developing fixes, backporting patches, and working with upstream for inclusion * Reviewing code produced by other engineers * Demonstrating good judgement in technical methods and techniques * Prioritizing work and managing your time effectively against those priorities * Participating in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation * Maintaining clear, technical and concise communications * Working from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events and conferences, We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. * Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004! * 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 * Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others * Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events ## Related Videos - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)