Job Description
Job description
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.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 1100+ 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.We are hiring a Cloud Support Associate Engineer to build a career with Canonical and support the technical needs of customers leveraging Ubuntu and open source products.This role is an opportunity for a hands-on engineer with eagerness to learn and a passion for Linux and cloud technologies to work with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.We regularly solve interesting, technical problems.From triaging complex Cloud environment issues, Linux kernel crashes we've never seen before to OS configuration issues and root cause analysis, we provide an expert level of support and satisfaction to our peer groups and customers.You will be accountable for delivering an outstanding technical support experience on the full cloud technical stack at Canonical.From problem qualification to full resolution, you will own and manage your cases.When needed, you will transfer your cases to your colleagues or involve senior engineers.Location: This is a remote role based in AMER, EMEA, or APAC time zones.The role entails:Work from your remote home office and provide technical support for employees.Be available to take ownership of new cases via telephone, email, and web.Act as an internal customer advocate keeping them updated in a timely manner.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.Contribute new knowledge base articles and maintain existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers.Draft and distribute technical notices for internal and external communication.Prioritize your work to accomplish the most important and urgent tasks first.Keep on learning as our products and services grow and evolve.Understand the Ubuntu development process to set customer expectations correctly on the timeline for a fix.Maintain regular communication and information exchange with the rest of the team, locally and remotely.Identify and suggest any opportunities to provide a better service.Participate in a regular weekend working rotation.What are we looking for in you:Bachelors or equivalent four-year degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university.Preferable majors: Computer Science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, etc.Experience with Linux troubleshooting (collecting logs and stack traces, fine-tuning by editing configuration files).Experience with Linux server administration.Strong knowledge of Cloud computing concepts (provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, etc.).Knowledge or basic hands-on experience on 2 or more of:Virtualization / CloudContainersStorage technologiesNetworking (bonding, firewalling, bridging, switching, network file system tuning, MTU issues, etc.).Programming fundamentals in any language (bash, Perl, Ruby, Javascript, C or C++, Go).Ability to learn quickly, thrive on change, and handle the pressure of a customer-facing job.Strong written and verbal English communication skills.Ability to travel.Background check required.Nice-to-have skills:Experience supporting virtualized environments (KVM, Virtual Box, VMWare).Experience with other open-source desktop technologies.Active contribution to open-source projects/forum/code.What we offer colleagues: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 outstanding 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 Programme.Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.About 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 levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet#J-18808-Ljbffr
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.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 1100+ 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.We are hiring a Cloud Support Associate Engineer to build a career with Canonical and support the technical needs of customers leveraging Ubuntu and open source products.This role is an opportunity for a hands-on engineer with eagerness to learn and a passion for Linux and cloud technologies to work with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.We regularly solve interesting, technical problems.From triaging complex Cloud environment issues, Linux kernel crashes we've never seen before to OS configuration issues and root cause analysis, we provide an expert level of support and satisfaction to our peer groups and customers.You will be accountable for delivering an outstanding technical support experience on the full cloud technical stack at Canonical.From problem qualification to full resolution, you will own and manage your cases.When needed, you will transfer your cases to your colleagues or involve senior engineers.Location: This is a remote role based in AMER, EMEA, or APAC time zones.The role entails:Work from your remote home office and provide technical support for employees.Be available to take ownership of new cases via telephone, email, and web.Act as an internal customer advocate keeping them updated in a timely manner.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.Contribute new knowledge base articles and maintain existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers.Draft and distribute technical notices for internal and external communication.Prioritize your work to accomplish the most important and urgent tasks first.Keep on learning as our products and services grow and evolve.Understand the Ubuntu development process to set customer expectations correctly on the timeline for a fix.Maintain regular communication and information exchange with the rest of the team, locally and remotely.Identify and suggest any opportunities to provide a better service.Participate in a regular weekend working rotation.What are we looking for in you:Bachelors or equivalent four-year degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university.Preferable majors: Computer Science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, etc.Experience with Linux troubleshooting (collecting logs and stack traces, fine-tuning by editing configuration files).Experience with Linux server administration.Strong knowledge of Cloud computing concepts (provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, etc.).Knowledge or basic hands-on experience on 2 or more of:Virtualization / CloudContainersStorage technologiesNetworking (bonding, firewalling, bridging, switching, network file system tuning, MTU issues, etc.).Programming fundamentals in any language (bash, Perl, Ruby, Javascript, C or C++, Go).Ability to learn quickly, thrive on change, and handle the pressure of a customer-facing job.Strong written and verbal English communication skills.Ability to travel.Background check required.Nice-to-have skills:Experience supporting virtualized environments (KVM, Virtual Box, VMWare).Experience with other open-source desktop technologies.Active contribution to open-source projects/forum/code.What we offer colleagues: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 outstanding 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 Programme.Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.About 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 levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cloud Support Associate Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
