Alliances Field Engineer

OverviewCanonical 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring an Alliances Field Engineer to help our biggest partners understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers.What your day will look likeUnderstand Ubuntu, Linux, networking and services in real-world environmentsArchitect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)Architect and integrate popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINXHelp partners to offer and architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies on top of the public clouds and in the data centerDesign and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with various partnersPrepare and run onboarding sessions/workshops with various partners' teams to promote Canonical products and solutionsWhat we are looking for in youExtensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, software automationExperience designing and implementing solutions on top of public or private cloudsPython and bash understanding, troubleshooting skillsFluent written and spoken EnglishExcellent communication and presentation skillsHigh motivation, ability to multi-task and follow-up reliably on commitmentsInterest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needsInterest in new technologies like LXD, Juju and SnapsAbility to travel globally up to 30% of the timeDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field experienceWhat we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually 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 - we've been working remotely since 2004Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and othersPriority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr