MAAS Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canonical Full time
Job Title: MAAS Data Center Infrastructure Engineer

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.

The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 75 countries represented 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.

Location: This is a remote-based role. We expect the suitable candidate to be based in Toronto as you will be required to work on-site at our lab 4-6 days per calendar month.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Operate a fully automated server lab with the latest server and network silicon from leading vendors, remotely and while on-site, making sure it remains available to other teams.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and layout of the hardware in the data center.
  • Receive, install, and configure new hardware.
  • Actively exercise MAAS functionality by using integrations with testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger. Report issues and assist in troubleshooting.
  • Use Python development skills to enhance software-driven operations of the data center.
  • Improve and extend hardware and network monitoring through automation.
  • Collaborate with other MAAS engineers, other data center hardware specialists, teams responsible for certifying hardware for Ubuntu, kernel engineers, and other teams who use the hardware lab.
Requirements:
  • STEM Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Data center experience.
  • Linux Administration experience.
  • Python programming experience.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
  • Ability to work with a globally distributed team of passionate engineers.
  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university.
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
What We Offer:
  • 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.


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