Alliances Field Engineer

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking an Alliances Field Engineer to bridge the gap between major tech partners and our open source platform. This role is crucial in helping industry giants like Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, and Tata understand and implement our solutions.

As an Alliances Field Engineer, you'll be part of a worldwide team that applies expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and AI/MLOps. The role demands expertise across the entire open source stack, from kernel to desktop, cloud to edge computing.

You'll work with various alliance partners, including OEMs, global system integrators, ISVs, and public cloud partners. Key responsibilities include architecting cloud infrastructure solutions, designing reference architectures, and conducting technical validations. You'll need to be comfortable with technologies like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, and various open-source software solutions.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a distributed environment with a company that's been remote-first since 2004. You'll join a team of 1000+ colleagues across 70+ countries, with regular in-person team meetings in interesting locations worldwide. The role requires up to 30% travel globally.

Canonical offers competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses. Benefits include a learning budget, holiday leave, parental leave, and travel opportunities. The company's commitment to open source and innovation makes this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about transforming the tech landscape.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills and enjoys customer-facing engagement. You'll be at the forefront of open source technology, working with cutting-edge solutions while helping partners and customers achieve their technical goals.