Developer Relations Engineer

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to join their newly created Developer Relations team. This role combines technical expertise with community engagement, focusing on bridging the gap between open source communities and developer-centric organizations. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert and strategist with deep empathy for developers, combining practical engineering skills with diplomatic abilities.

The role involves engaging directly with open source communities, contributing to product management, maintaining community relationships, and solving technical challenges. You'll be responsible for technical documentation, presentations, and identifying opportunities to improve developer experience. The position requires someone with a strong background in open source software, Linux packaging experience, and excellent communication skills.

Canonical offers a truly remote-first environment, having operated this way since 2004. The company provides competitive compensation with annual reviews, a generous learning budget, and comprehensive benefits including parental leave and mental health support. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of open source technology, contributing to Ubuntu's mission of making open source more accessible and reliable for innovators and enterprises worldwide.

The role requires travel twice yearly for company events, offering opportunities to meet colleagues globally. Canonical prides itself on fostering a diverse, discrimination-free workplace where different perspectives are valued and contribute to better products and work environment.