Developer Relations Engineer at Canonical

Canonical – We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

Job position: Developer Relations Engineer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

1. take part in team product meetings, at levels from strategy to day-by-day development progress, contributing insight and expertise
2. maintain conversations with developer community members wherever they may be found – IRC, social media, product forums, meet-ups and more
3. work with colleagues in other teams in the company, as part of efforts to help establish commonality and consistent approaches
4. help solve specific technical problems that users or colleagues have identified
5. contribute to technical documentation to ensure that developer users’ needs are met there
6. work on technical articles, presentations or workshops
7. identify new opportunities and directions for improvement in the developer experience we provide
8. present at conferences, meetups or technical events

Job Requirements

1. is a programmer or developer with a demonstrable passion for and engagement in open-source software
2. has worked with real-world challenges developing and deploying software using Linux
3. has practical hands-on experience of Linux software packaging (including Snaps, debs, charms, rocks, PIP, containers)
4. understands current software packing issues and trends in the Linux ecosystem
5. has been a contributor to open-source communities, software and documentation
6. is an engaging, vivacious speaker and presenter
7. can work effectively, tactfully, empathetically and confidently in contexts where different parties have different perspectives, needs and understanding
8. builds trust, relationships and confidence
9. 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

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

What we offer you

1. 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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. 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.
2. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person – we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
3. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
4. Annual compensation review
5. Recognition rewards
6. Annual holiday leave
7. Maternity and paternity leave
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
10. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Application Deadline
24th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online