> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1898070-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1898070-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Canonical - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Networks, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Routing, Open Source Technology, Open VSwitch, OpenFlow, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Remote Direct Memory Access, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Virtualization Technology, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, Information Technology, SDN Network, Bare Metal, Free and Open-Source Software, Hardware Acceleration, Serverless Computing, Nvme, Golang - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1767545/ ## About the Role * An exceptional academic track record * Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path * Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations * Knowledge of networking: architecture, design, and protocols * Understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space * Fluency in C/C++ and at least one of Rust, Python or Golang * Professional written and spoken English * Experience with Linux * Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability * Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments * Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each, * Familiarity with existing open source networking technologies: SONIC / SAI, kernel (e.g. eBPF, AF_XDP), DPDK, Switchdev, OVN, Open vSwitch. * Familiarity with data path hardware acceleration protocols and interfaces, such as RDMA, RoCE, iWARP, NVMe, SR-IOV * Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, and RISC-V * Experience in complex IP network engineering and implementation * Experience with virtualization technologies, e.g., QEMU, KVM, etc. * Previous contribution to open source projects and community involvement * Performance engineering and security experience ## Description You will have a good chance of success if you are an outstanding software engineer, passionate about networking, with a special interest in the interface of hardware ASICs for acceleration and software for innovation and control. We value experience in open switch initiatives such as SoNIC and DENT, and upstream experience with components such as routing, kernel networking, eBPF, DNS, firewalls and load balancers. Our selection process is rigorous and requires work from the candidate as six to eight interviews over a period of months. We look for excellent academic results and a commitment to quality, resilience, documentation, security and performance in your work., * Work with the most advanced operating systems and network application technologies available * Participate upstream and deliver the Ubuntu SoNIC stack * Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers * Design and implement the best software-defined networking experience for the data center * Write high-quality, well-designed, fast, secure and well-documented software * Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes * Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization * Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind * Display technical leadership internally, towards our partners, and in the open source communities * Influence open-source projects and communities * Work from home, with global travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks duration, 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 recognise 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 * 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 * Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events, Software has moved to play a central role in network technology. From outstanding routing implementations like Bird and FRR to overlay networking technology such as OVN/OVS and Cilium, from kernel with SwitchDev to userspace with DPDK, from P4 to OpenFlow, the relationship between network innovation and software continues to deepen. We are building teams to bring the very best open source networking software to market in a well integrated and opinionated stack that brings the latest hyperscaler innovation to end users and enterprise customers. We work with networking silicon providers to optimize Ubuntu and related applications for their ASICs, boards and appliances. We aim to provide a complete open source stack for data center networking, from bare metal through virtualization, container and serverless, and also to address IoT networking systematically. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Fingerboard to Keyboard: Transposing One Profession to Another](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/868-fingerboard-to-keyboard-transposing-one-profession-to-another) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? Realistic Software Engineering Salaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/425-how-much-does-a-software-engineer-make-realistic-software-engineering-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)