Software Engineer - OpenStack

Overview Join to apply for the Software Engineer - OpenStack role at Canonical . Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. We are a globally distributed team with 1200 colleagues in 75 countries and few office-based roles. We are hiring a Software Engineer for our OpenStack Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, and OpenStack. You will build Charmed OpenStack and Ceph, a suite of open source Python-based charms for deploying and managing OpenStack and Ceph. The work brings cloud platform technologies to a wide range of users and environments, from desktops to bare metal servers. This role requires a Python software developer with a passion for automating infrastructure as code. This role involves international travel several times a year, usually for one week at a time. What you’ll do Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Write high quality code to create new features Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them Review code produced by other engineers Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions Ensure the success of OpenStack and Ceph on multiple architectures Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events Who you are You love technology and working with brilliant people You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree You have experience with Python You have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux (kernel or userspace), Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/ML, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, C, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, scalable web services You have experience with non-x86 architectures, including s390, arm64, power and others You have experience with OpenStack, OVN, Open vSwitch and other related cloud technologies Canonical Offers Learning and Development Annual Compensation Review Recognition Rewards Annual Leave Priority Pass for travel Flexible working option Equal Opportunity Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we operate on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. We offer a dynamic environment that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA

Posted Date: 10/13/2025