Canonical: Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels) — Home based - Worldwide

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels) in Home based - Worldwide, under reference 3275433. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Excellence Engineering
• Employer listing date: 16 September 2021

Responsibilities and work described

• The Community team at Canonical enables community leaders and participants to get things done, co-ordinating with Canonical teams and ensuring that community processes are efficient and well run
• Play a key role in designing, executing, and scaling initiatives that foster a thriving community
• This is an exciting opportunity for a technically proficient person who is passionate about open source software, Linux, and sustainable community building
• In this role, you will support community initiatives with your technical skills and organizational skills
• You work hand in hand with developers to smooth processes and integrate community plans with Canonical plans for maximum impact
• You can encourage and facilitate the creation of new technical projects that enhance the community contribution experience, and you represent community interests to Canonical teams
• Leadership: complex, multi-disciplinary programs from conception through launch, working closely with Developer Relations engineers, technical authors, product managers, marketing teams, engineering teams, and external partners
• Support: and engage with volunteer developers in the Ubuntu community, addressing their concerns and helping them to create successful tools
• Help to ensure their success and the overall autonomy and sustainability of projects
• Delivery: the content and technical support to ensure the community stays engaged and informed
• This will include regular blog and social media posts about community initiatives, events, accomplishments, and collaborative efforts between Canonical and the Ubuntu community
• Communicate effectively with developers and software engineers and represent not only the Ubuntu community but Canonical as a contributor to the wider Linux ecosystem
• Our team attends conferences and expos, and talks about technical community projects and their development processes
• Location: These are fully remote roles, open to candidates across the globe
• Write high quality content to promote and support community initiatives
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions to community problems

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 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 experience with developer tools and open source projects
• You have a clear public record of accomplishments (talks, blog posts, GitHub, X, etc.)
• You have interest and experience with some of the following: Ubuntu Linux - kernel or userspace, DevOps, software development, testing and QA, package management, container technology
• You can work autonomously and assume full ownership of objectives as needed
• You can be flexible with your time and enjoy working with new technology in a fast-paced environment
• You are experienced working with open source communities and understand the workflow of volunteer contributors
• You have experience in (technical) program management and have organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: community management
• Experience: Developer advocacy
• Experience as a software developer
• Examples of contributions to the Ubuntu Community
• Experience: contributing to open source projects

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Advertised location: Home based - Worldwide

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• 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 recognize performance
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• 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 Program

Conditions requiring the complete notice

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Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels) vacancy is not an offer for reference 3275433; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Canonical

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 3275433.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Home based - Worldwide position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: Linux

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Relevant skills

• Linux
• AI
• marketing
• sustainability
• communication