Performance Engineer - Open Source

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.We have created a new career path at Canonical for

Performance Engineers

who bring exceptional clarity to software performance, correctness and efficiency. We are adding these roles to every engineering team at the company. As an open source platform, we have teams that work at every level of the software stack from the kernel up through server and desktop applications, to the web. We are adding roles with this focus in every engineering team to act as drivers of performance engineering skills, tools, culture and insights to our entire product range. A central performance engineering team will drive shared tools, dashboarding capabilities, measurement frameworks, analytical capabilities and skills. The career focus is

percorr , reflecting deep insights that enable performance measurement and correct design across runtime, compiler and system levels.We collaborate with silicon vendors and clouds to optimise performance for various architectures, CPU families or hypervisors. Our goal is to ensure Ubuntu users can choose any platform for their workloads and receive top performance and efficiency from kernel to codec. If desired, engineers may move between products every two years to raise the bar for performance across products and to provide fresh perspectives on processes, dashboards and code. Our performance and correctness leads are expected to be

exceptional individuals

and leaders who set expectations for change, share insights, and run initiatives. There is no way to move a meaningful codebase without also moving the people behind it. This is a career path for perfectionists and precision artists.Whether you have a language focus - C, C++, Rust, Golang, Python, Java, Flutter-Dart or others - or a focus on the kernel, hardware or CPU instruction set, this process helps you find a role at Canonical that aligns with your precision, rigor, insight and drive.

Location : We have teams in every time zone and can accommodate applications from almost any country.Responsibilities

Drive software performance and correctness in a specific projectCollaborate with colleagues and the community around the globeWork on shared tools and infrastructure for performance measurement, analysis and reportingTeach, train and develop skills in your team for performance culture and designStrengthen test capabilities, harnesses and pipelinesAnalyze systems and code to understand performance and scalabilitySolve problems directly or through influence, leadership and skills developmentReview code and technical designsWhat we are looking for in you

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or PhysicsDemonstrable personal initiatives to measure and improve performance, efficiency and correctness in codeConfidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitationTrack record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding resultsLeadership and commitment to skills development and mentorshipPassion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiativesThe work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleaguesProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skillsExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityAppreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisationThoughtfulness and self-motivationResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks longWhat we offer colleagues

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout 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 high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence and success comes from being the best at what we do. Most colleagues have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe 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 level

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