Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer role at Canonical . Location: Globally remote role. 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 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 hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with a focus on next-gen operations at scale, using pure Python infra-as-code, from bare metal to containers and applications. We run hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for customers across physical and public cloud estates, and we aim to automate with a universal operator pattern and model-driven operations. Responsibilities Architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes and software defined storage environments; enable devsecops for applications running on that infrastructure. Apply Python software engineering skills to the operations domain with discipline and rigor. Participate in automation-driven operations, learning the full stack from bare metal networking and kernel to serverless and open source applications. Support mission-critical services for global brand-name customers in a high-pressure operations environment. Work as part of a team delivering cloud technologies and staying current with the latest open source capabilities. What we are looking for Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science Experience with Linux and familiarity with Linux networking and storage Python software development expertise Operational experience Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks Nice-to-have Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations Familiarity with public or private cloud management What we offer Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus or commission Employee benefits reflecting company values and fairness globally Annual holiday leave; maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Travel opportunities to connect with colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence and encourage continuous learning and growth. Canonical 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Torino, Piemonte, IT

Posted Date: 11/9/2025