Canonical Hiring Software Support Engineer | Full-Time Remote Role

Are you passionate about open-source technology and Linux? Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is hiring a Software Support Engineer to work on cutting-edge cloud, infrastructure, and open-source projects. If you have expertise in Linux, Kubernetes, OpenStack, or cloud technologies, this opportunity is for you! 🚀

Why Join Canonical?

Canonical is a global leader in open-source software, providing enterprise solutions for cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. With a remote-first work culture, Canonical offers flexible work options, global collaboration, and growth opportunities.

💼 Role: Software Support Engineer
📍 Location: Pune (Remote)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

As a Software Support Engineer at Canonical, you will:

✅ Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, OpenStack, and Kubernetes
✅ Develop bug fixes, backport patches, and contribute to upstream open-source communities
✅ Work closely with Canonical’s Field, Support, and Product Engineering teams
✅ Provide technical support and guidance to large enterprise customers
✅ Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
✅ Collaborate with developers globally in a distributed work environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

📌 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field
📌 Strong experience with Linux and open-source software
📌 Proficiency in Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux
📌 Ability to work on virtualization (KVM), storage (Ceph), networking (OVS, OVN), and cloud technologies
📌 Strong troubleshooting skills with a problem-solving mindset

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Nice-to-Have Skills

💡 Familiarity with Debian packaging, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or distributed systems
💡 Hands-on experience with LXC/LXD, Kubernetes, or OpenStack
💡 Passion for open-source communities and development

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Perks & Benefits at Canonical

✨ Remote-first work culture with international team sprints
✨ Annual performance-based bonus and salary reviews
✨ Learning and development budget of $2,000 per year
✨ Maternity & paternity leave, wellness platform, and EAP
✨ Opportunities to travel for global team meetings

Why Canonical?

Canonical is more than just a tech company – it’s a pioneer in open-source software. With over 1,200+ employees in 75+ countries, the company is founder-led, profitable, and growing rapidly. Canonical has a reputation for innovation and excellence, making it one of the best places to grow your open-source career.

How to Apply?

🔹 Interested in this exciting Software Support Engineer role? Click below to apply!

🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity to work with world-class engineers and contribute to open-source projects that power the world! 🌍