Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Join Canonical as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, where you will work on next‑gen operations at scale, using pure Python infra‑as‑code across bare metal, Kubernetes and application clusters.

Company Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, powers public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT solutions. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we focus on distributed collaboration and a remote‑first culture.

Responsibilities

• Architect and run OpenStack, Kubernetes and software‑defined storage, enabling devsecops from bare metal to applications. • Drive upgrades and automation across private and public cloud estates, embracing a universal operator pattern and model‑driven operations. • Apply Python software‑engineering rigor to infrastructure problems, treating automation as a software engineering discipline. • Operate under high‑pressure, mission‑critical environments for a global brand.

What we are looking for

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

Nice‑to‑have skills

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

Benefits

• 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 or commission
• Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu and driving the global shift to open technologies. We recruit globally and set a high standard for excellence, encouraging continuous learning and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and give applications fair consideration regardless of identity.