Join to apply for the Cloud Support Engineer 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is founder?led, profitable and growing, with 1,100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office?based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The role entails
- Investigate issues reported by customers by researching and escalating issues
- Work to resolve complex customer problems related to Canonical's portfolio of products
- Ownership of results : Ensure that each support case owned by you is handled according to our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the highest possible customer satisfaction by setting the right expectations and fulfilling your commitments
- Engage directly with customers and work collaboratively by phone, ticketing system, and remote sessions to resolve their issues
- Participate in a regular weekend working rotation
- Contribute new knowledge base articles and maintain existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers
- Understand Ubuntu development process to be able to set customer expectations correctly on the timeline for a fix
What are we looking for in you
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skillsExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathTrack record of going above?and?beyond expectations to achieve outstanding resultsHands?on and extensive working experience in supporting Linux systems, including 3 or more of :Virtualization / Cloud primarily using KVM or OpenStack
Containers especially with Docker, LXD / LXC, or KubernetesStorage technologies block, object and networkNetworking (bonding, firewalling, bridging, switching, network file system tuning, MTU issues, etc.)Cloud computing expertise in provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, etc.Advanced troubleshooting experience :Linux integration with other environments (authentication / directory services, network file systems, etc.)
Ability to navigate effectively stack traces and logs, and advise on next stepsSolid understanding of OS and Application level bugs and when to elevate to the correct teamProgramming fundamentals in any languageExtensive Customer support experience is key :Customer needs are top priority
Communicate professionally, emphatically, clearly and set the right expectationsAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longWhat we offer colleagues
Distributed work environment with twice?yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical
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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home 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.
Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Information TechnologyIndustries
Software DevelopmentLocation : This is a globally remote role, unless specified otherwise.
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