Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Canonical

Location: Globally remote role. Join Canonical , a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and contribute to the world‑wide Ubuntu platform.

Role overview

Lead next‑gen operations at scale using pure Python infra‑as‑code. You will architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software‑defined storage, managing private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters across physical and public cloud estates. Your focus will be automation as a software‑engineering problem, employing a scientific approach driven by metrics and code.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CloudOps infrastructure from bare metal to containers.
• Operate and optimize private cloud, Kubernetes, and application clusters for global customers.
• Apply devsecops practices across all layers from metal to applications.
• Drive automation, upgrades, and continuous improvement of open‑source infrastructure stack.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and support high‑pressure, mission‑critical services.

What we are looking for in you

• Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience with Linux, Linux networking and storage
• Python software development expertise
• Operational experience with cloud infrastructure
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events (up to two weeks)

Nice‑to‑have skills

• Experience with OpenStack or Kubernetes deployment or operations
• Familiarity with public or private cloud management

What we offer colleagues

• 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
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet 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 publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we change the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues work from home, and we challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.