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

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

An exceptional academic track record

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Knowledge of networking: architecture, design, and protocols

Understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space

Fluency in C/C++ and at least one of Rust, Python or Golang

Professional written and spoken English

Experience with Linux

Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation

Excellent communication and presentation skills

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: SONIC / SAI, kernel (e.g. eBPF, AF_XDP), DPDK, Switchdev, OVN, Open vSwitch.

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

Experience with virtualization technologies, e.g., QEMU, KVM, etc.

Previous contribution to open source projects and community involvement

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 provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. 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 every day. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. 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.

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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