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Join to apply for the Software-Defined Networking Engineer role at Canonical
Join to apply for the Software-Defined Networking Engineer role at Canonical
This is a general selection process for all seniority levels, to join teams that focus on open source networking software at Canonical. Apply here if you are an outstanding software engineer, passionate about networking at any level - from the Linux kernel IP or eBPF and bridge constructs, to overlay SDN networking like OVS and OVN, to router, switch and radio access technologies such as SoNIC, FRR and DENT, all the way up to telco MANO and 5G Core solutions.
We work with networking silicon providers to optimise Ubuntu and related applications for their ASICs, boards and appliances. We aim to provide a complete open source stack for data centre networking, from bare metal through virt, container and serverless, and also to address IoT networking systematically.
If you have a passion for networking technologies, deep familiarity with Linux networking and awareness of open source community best practices, then you will enjoy our software-defined networking role at Canonical. We look for excellent academic results and a commitment to quality, resilience, documentation and performance in your work.
At Canonical you will have the opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community and industry leading partners in developing future-proof networking solutions. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and contribute to the deployment of Ubuntu, Ubuntu Core, OpenStack, LXD, MAAS and MicroK8s across a broad range of devices and use cases.
Kernel Networking Software Engineer
OVN Software Engineer
SmartNIC Software Engineer
Top-of-Rack (ToR) Software Engineer
SoNIC or DENT Software Engineer
Telco Software Engineer
Kubernetes Software Engineer
Location: we have networking software engineering roles in every time zone
Work with the most advanced operating systems and network application technologies available
Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers
Design and implement the best software-defined networking experience for the latest hardware platforms and software stacks
Write high-quality, well-designed and well-documented software
Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
Display technical leadership internally, towards our partners, and in the open source communities
Influence open-source projects and communities
Shape software-define networking products for evolving data centre architectures to meet ever-increasing bandwidth, reliability, security, and interoperability demands
Work from home, with global travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks duration
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
Knowledge of networking: architecture, design, and protocols
Deep understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space
Fluency in at least one of Golang, C/C++, Rust or Python
Professional written and spoken English
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Familiarity with existing open source networking technologies - kernel (including eBPF, AF_XDP), OVS, OVN, SoNIC, DENT, Switchdev, DPDK, SPDK, 5G 3GPP, ONF stack, iwd, NetworkManager, etc.
Familiarity with data path hardware acceleration protocols and interfaces, such as RDMA, RoCE, iWARP, NVMe, SR-IOV
Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, and RISC-V
Experience in complex IP network engineering and implementation
Previous contribution to open source projects and community involvement
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Cloud-native Network Functions, and Container Network Interface plugins
Performance engineering and security experience
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual holiday leave
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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