Open Source Networking Software Engineer - ToR Switch / SmartNIC / DPU

Overview

Open Source Networking Software Engineer - ToR Switch / SmartNIC / DPU at Canonical. Software has moved to play a central role in network technology, with focus on open source networking software and a complete open source stack for data center networking from bare metal through virtualization, container and serverless, and IoT networking. You will join a team building an integrated stack that brings hyperscaler innovation to end users and enterprises, working with networking silicon providers to optimize Ubuntu and related applications for their ASICs, boards and appliances.

Location : APAC (Top-of-Rack switches) and Americas (SmartNIC / DPU) time zones.

What your day will look like

• Work with the most advanced operating systems and network application technologies available
• Participate upstream and deliver the Ubuntu SoNIC stack
• Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers
• Design and implement the best software-defined networking experience for the data center
• Write high-quality, well-designed, fast, secure and well-documented software
• Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes
• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization
• Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
• Display technical leadership internally, towards our partners, and in the open source communities
• Influence open-source projects and communities
• Work from home, with global travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks duration

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About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. 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. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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