Software Maintenance Engineer

Software Maintenance Engineer

Location: Remote – teams in all time zones.

Canonical, a leading open‑source software and operating systems provider, is seeking a Software Maintenance Engineer to work across the Linux stack – from bare metal to containerization, storage, networking, Open Stack, Kubernetes, and related open‑source applications. The role focuses on troubleshooting, bug fixes, and upstream collaboration to support our enterprise customers.

• Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, kernel, Ceph, Open Stack, Kubernetes, and other open‑source software.
• Maintain a close relationship with Canonical’s Field, Support and product engineering teams.
• Participate in upstream communities and contribute fixes, backport patches, and work with upstream for inclusion.
• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Demonstrate sound technical judgment and prioritize work effectively.
• Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation.
• Maintain clear, concise technical communications.
• Work from home and travel internationally up to 10 % of work time for team meetings, events and conferences.

• Exceptional academic track record.
• Background in Computer Science, STEM or related discipline.
• Experience with Linux and open‑source software.
• Experience with at least one of Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux.
• Drive to learn unfamiliar technology and deep‑dive difficult issues.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

• Passion for technology and collaboration with a high‑performing team.
• Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable and self‑motivated.
• Interest or willingness to learn about Ubuntu Linux (kernel or userspace), Kubernetes, Open Stack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Debian packaging, distributed systems.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus.
• Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, Canonical supports AI, IoT and cloud initiatives worldwide. Canonical recruits on a global basis, sets high standards, and expects excellence from all employees. Most staff work from home, allowing flexibility and fostering an innovative culture.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Software Development