Canonical: Developer Relations Engineer — Home Based - APAC; Home based - EMEA

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 Developer Relations Engineer in Home Based - APAC; Home based - EMEA, under reference 5143011. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Engineering Fast Track
• Employer listing date: 13 October 2023

Responsibilities and work described

• In a typical day, a developer relations engineer might:
• Take part in team product meetings, at levels from strategy to day-by-day development progress, contributing insight and expertise
• Maintenance: conversations with developer community members wherever they may be found - IRC, social media, product forums, meet-ups and more
• Work: with colleagues in other teams in the company, as part of efforts to help establish commonality and consistent approaches
• Help solve specific technical problems that users or colleagues have identified
• Contribution: to technical documentation to ensure that developer users' needs are met there
• Work: on technical articles, presentations or workshops
• Identify new opportunities and directions for improvement in the developer experience we provide
• Present at conferences, meetups or technical events

Essential requirements and candidate background

• A candidate
• Is a programmer or developer with a demonstrable passion for and engagement in open-source software
• Has worked with real-world challenges developing and deploying software using Linux
• Has practical hands-on experience of Linux software packaging (including Snaps, debs, charms, rocks, PIP, containers)
• Understands current software packing issues and trends in the Linux ecosystem
• Has been a contributor to open-source communities, software and documentation
• Is an engaging, vivacious speaker and presenter
• Can work effectively, tactfully, empathetically and confidently in contexts where different parties have different perspectives, needs and understanding
• Builds trust, relationships and confidence
• Is willing to travel globally twice a year for company events, as well as to upstream and partner events

Experience and professional background

• Previous experience in a developer advocacy or community role

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• In-depth familiarity with Ubuntu and the Canonical ecosystem of products

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Advertised location: Home Based - APAC; Home based - EMEA

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 recognise 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 - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• 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

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Developer Relations Engineer vacancy is not an offer for reference 5143011; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

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 5143011.

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

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Practical preparation: Linux

Linux experience can mean application use, administration, troubleshooting or systems development. Identify the environment and describe a problem you diagnosed, the evidence you gathered and the change you made.

Relevant skills

• Linux
• AI
• technical documentation