Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering

Canonical Group - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering role at Canonical focuses on revolutionizing open source application and infrastructure operations. The position involves leading a regional software engineering team to develop next-generation infrastructure-as-code solutions, enabling efficient operations for high-performance computing, private cloud, and AI/ML applications. The role emphasizes collaboration with managed infrastructure operations to enhance open source automation capabilities, primarily using Python and Golang, while fostering a culture of high-quality software development and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver open source software operations code using Python and Golang.
• Work with the entire Linux stack, including kernel, networking, storage, and applications.
• Shape high-quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure.
• Rethink open source operations for customers and the open source community.
• Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code.
• Follow agile software development practices.
• Coach and develop colleagues based on insights and experiences.
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values.
• Travel globally up to 10% for internal and external events.

Requirements

• Passionate Python developer with strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of reliable operations in an agile environment.
• Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies.
• Practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Nice-to-haves

• University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering field.
• Golang programming skills.

Benefits

• 100% work-from-home
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel