Junior Cloud Field Engineer - Worldwide

Help global companies embrace the latest private cloud infrastructure, Linux, cloud native operations, and open source applications. Their team applies expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling enterprise adoption of Linux Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and associated technologies.

This role involves diverse responsibilities:

• Act as Linux and cloud solutions architects for customers, designing private/public cloud solutions.
• Deploy, test, and hand over solutions to support/managed services teams.
• Develop Kubernetes operators and Linux infrastructure-as-code using Python.

Ideal candidates are developers who enjoy solving customer problems through architecture, presentations, and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across the entire Linux stack (kernel, networking, storage, applications).
• Design and deliver open source code in Python.
• Architect cloud solutions (OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop, Spark) on-premises or in public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Mentor colleagues and foster a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
• Work remotely with up to 25% global travel for events

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise.
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies (Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, Ceph).
  • Practical experience with Linux and networking.
  • Intermediate to Advanced Python programming.
• Soft Skills:
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and eager to learn.
  • Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• (Optional) Proficiency in a second language.

What You’ll Learn

• OpenStack/Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Linux Ubuntu and advanced networking.
• Hands-on exposure to open source tools and emerging technologies.
• Direct customer engagement across industries.

Benefits

• Compensation: Geographically adjusted base pay + performance-driven quarterly bonus.
• Perks:
  • Fully remote work since 2004 + bi-annual team meetups.
  • $2,000/year personal learning budget.
  • Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards.
  • Generous holiday leave, maternity/paternity support, and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Travel opportunities with Priority Pass access.

About Canonical

Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, a leading open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. They champion remote-first work, excellence, and diversity.

Commitment to Diversity:
They foster a discrimination-free workplace and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.