Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server for public clouds

Software Engineer - Packaging - Optimize Ubuntu Server for Public Clouds Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Software Engineer - Packaging - Optimize Ubuntu Server for Public Clouds role at Canonical About the Role Canonical is seeking enthusiastic engineers to work as Ubuntu distribution engineers, focusing on optimizing Ubuntu for public cloud environments. This involves collaborating with cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Oracle to tailor Ubuntu for their infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for users worldwide. Responsibilities Collaborate proactively within a distributed team. Foster a seamless software ecosystem for all Ubuntu users. Evaluate contributions to maintain high-quality software standards. Collaborate with the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and customers. Debug issues in open source and team-maintained code. Maintain and package software such as cloud agents, web servers, databases, and network services. Travel 2 to 4 weeks annually for internal and external events. Qualifications Passion for technology and working with talented teams. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable. Strong soft skills; passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated. Interest or experience in public cloud operations/architecture. Interest or experience in open source contributions. Basic understanding of reproducibility and testing; comfortable with containers or VMs. Strong Python fundamentals. Interest in Linux distribution packaging. Understanding of package management and dependencies. Interest in containerization (Docker, OCI, LXD) and virtualization (VirtualBox, QEMU) or public clouds. What We Offer Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints. USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget. Annual compensation review and performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits including holiday, maternity, and paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme and travel opportunities. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering open source software company, publisher of Ubuntu, leading in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a remote-first, globally diverse team committed to excellence and innovation. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are considered fairly regardless of background or identity. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, BR

Posted Date: 7/7/2025