About the Role

As an Open Source Networking Software Engineer at Canonical, you will work on developing and optimizing open source networking software for data center environments. This role involves collaborating with hardware providers and contributing to various networking technologies while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

What You'll Do

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.

Who You Are

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.

Bonus Points

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.

Requirements

Networking Knowledge

You should have a strong understanding of networking architecture, design, and protocols.

Linux Proficiency

Experience with Linux networking, from kernel to user space, is essential.

Programming Skills

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

Academic Background

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field is preferred.

Nice to Have

Open Source Experience

Familiarity with existing open source networking technologies like SONIC and DPDK is a plus.

Communication Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills are beneficial.

Benefits

Remote Work

You can work from home with global travel twice a year for company events.

Community Engagement

Opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community and industry partners.