Junior Cloud Field Engineer

Position Overview

Canonical, the leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets, is seeking a Junior Cloud Field Engineer. In this role you will help global companies embrace private cloud infrastructure, Linux and cloud native operations, and open source applications. You will work as a Linux and cloud solutions architect—designing, deploying, testing, and handing over solutions built on technologies like Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and more. This is a home‐based position offering the flexibility of remote work with occasional global travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across the entire Linux stack—from kernel, networking, and storage to applications.
• Develop open source code using Python.
• Architect cloud infrastructure solutions such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop, and Spark for on-premises or public cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Coach and develop colleagues by sharing your technical insights.
• Cultivate a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values.
• Utilize the benefits of remote work while engaging in global travel (up to 25% of the time) for events and project work.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Ceph).
• Practical experience with Linux and networking.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python programming.
• A dynamic personality with a passion for new projects and collaboration.
• Demonstrated drive for continual learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (English).
• Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-up on commitments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak a second language.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive base pay with performance-driven annual bonus or commission and annual reviews.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.