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Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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, Io
T and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis.

We aim to make open source easier and more reliable for innovators and enterprises. We have created a new Developer Relations team to engage directly with open source communities and
- centric organisations.

A Developer Relations Engineer is a technical expert, strategist and communicator with deep empathy for developers. This discipline combines practical engineering skills with firm diplomacy across organisational boundaries, in both directions.

Responsibilities

In a typical day, a developer relations engineer might:

• take part in team product meetings, at levels from strategy to
  -
  - day development progress, contributing insight and expertise
• maintain conversations with developer community members wherever they may be found - IRC, social media, product forums,
  - 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
• contribute 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

Requirements

A strong candidate:

• is a programmer or developer with a demonstrable passion for and engagement in
  - source software
• has worked with
  - world challenges developing and deploying software using Linux
• has practical
  - 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
  - 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

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

• previous experience in a developer advocacy or community role
• in-depth familiarity with Ubuntu and the Canonical ecosystem of products

What We Offer

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance.

• Distributed work environment with
  - 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 from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

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.