# Site Reliability Engineer

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###  AI Summary

Canonical is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to manage and automate large-scale open source infrastructure, including private clouds, Kubernetes clusters, and applications. The role involves applying DevOps practices, handling incidents, monitoring, and driving automation across the full stack from bare metal to containers. Candidates need strong Python, Linux, networking, and cloud expertise, with a preference for OpenStack and Kubernetes experience. The position is globally remote with twice-yearly travel for team events. This is a challenging role for experienced engineers passionate about open source infrastructure.

### Role DNA

Job Complexity Easy Hard Pace & Pressure Relaxed Fast-paced Autonomy Level Guided Full Ownership Communication Load Independent Highly Collaborative

AI Insight The role requires deep technical expertise across multiple domains (Linux, Python, networking, Kubernetes, OpenStack) and involves managing mission-critical services, making it highly challenging.

### Salary Analysis

Median  Highly Competitive  $140,000US Market $100k – 180k 0 $198k      AI Insight The job posting does not specify salary, but the market range for a Site Reliability Engineer in the US is typically between $100,000 and $180,000, with a median around $140,000. The offered compensation likely aligns with this range given the company's global remote policy.

### Core Skills Required

[Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md) [Kubernetes](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Kubernetes.md) [Linux](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Linux.md) [OpenStack](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=OpenStack.md) [DevOps](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=DevOps.md) [Cloud Infrastructure](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cloud+Infrastructure.md) [Automation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Automation.md) [Networking](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Networking.md) [Site Reliability Engineering](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Site+Reliability+Engineering.md) [Monitoring](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Monitoring.md)

### Cover Letter Sample

Dear Hiring Team,

I am excited to apply for the Site Reliability Engineer role at Canonical. With a strong background in Python development, Linux administration, and cloud infrastructure, I have extensive experience automating and managing Kubernetes and OpenStack environments at scale. My passion for open source and ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team align perfectly with Canonical's mission.

In my previous role, I led efforts to reduce incident response times by implementing robust monitoring and automation, achieving 99.99% uptime for critical services. I thrive on solving complex infrastructure challenges and am eager to contribute to Canonical's cutting-edge work.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills can support your team.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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### Sample Interview Questions

Describe your experience with Kubernetes in production. How have you handled cluster scaling and troubleshooting?I have managed Kubernetes clusters with over 100 nodes, using auto-scaling groups and custom metrics to ensure efficient resource utilization. For troubleshooting, I rely on tools like kubectl, Prometheus, and Grafana to identify bottlenecks, and I have implemented rolling updates and canary deployments to minimize downtime.How do you approach automating operations for large-scale infrastructure?I use a combination of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) and custom Python scripts to automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring. I follow a model-driven approach, treating infrastructure like software, with version control and CI/CD pipelines for changes.Can you walk us through a complex incident you resolved? What was your process?A critical incident involved a network partition causing service disruption. I first isolated the issue using network diagnostics and logs, then applied a temporary workaround to restore service. Post-incident, I led a root cause analysis and implemented redundant networking paths and automated failover to prevent recurrence.What is your experience with OpenStack? How would you deploy and maintain it?I have deployed OpenStack using conjure-up and Kolla-Ansible, with a focus on high availability. I maintain it by monitoring system health, performing regular backups, and applying security patches. I also use automated testing to validate upgrades.How do you stay current with changes in open source infrastructure technologies?I actively follow open source communities, contribute to projects on GitHub, and attend virtual conferences. I also allocate time to experiment with new tools in lab environments to evaluate their potential for improving our stack.  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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of globally distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

## We are hiring a Site Reliability Engineer

Our goal is to perfect enterprise infrastructure DevOps practices, raising the bar on what’s possible with automation by embracing a model-driven approach, whether on-premise or on public clouds.

We run hundreds of private cloud, Kubernetes clusters, and applications for customers across both physical and public cloud estates. We identify and address incidents, monitor and observe applications, anticipate potential issues, and enable product refinement to ultimately achieve high-quality standards in our open source portfolio.

To succeed in this role, you need to have a strong background in Linux, Python, networking, and knowledge of how clouds work. Your work will encompass the entire stack, from bare-metal networking and kernel up to Kubernetes and open source applications. You can expect to be trained in our core technologies like OpenStack, Kubernetes, security standards, open source products like Kubeflow, Kafka, OpenSearch, databases, and many others.

Automation for us is a software engineering problem that we approach with a scientific mindset to bring operations at scale, driven by metrics and code.

Location: Globally remote role

## The role

We deploy and run OpenStack, Kubernetes, storage solutions, and open source applications, applying DevOps practices.

To become a member of our team, you need to be a software engineer fluent in Python, you need a genuine interest in the full open source infrastructure stack from bare metal to containers, and you need the ability to work in operations with mission-critical services for global brand-name customers.

As a member of the team, you will gain experience in a broad range of cloud technologies. We evolve our offerings as the state of the art improves, so you get to stay current with the latest capabilities in open source infrastructure.

## What we are looking for in you

* Degree in software engineering or computer science
* Python software development experience
* Operational experience in Linux environments
* Experience with Kubernetes deployment or operations
* Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
* Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

## Bonus skills

* Familiarity with OpenStack deployment or operations
* Familiarity with public cloud deployment or operations
* Familiarity with private cloud management

## What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We adjust compensation every 6 months to ensure we recognize outstanding performance, and in addition to base pay, we offer annual bonuses. 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.

* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
* Every 6 months compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet your colleagues
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

## About 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 very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

## Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. [Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.](https://canonical.com/careers/diversity/identity)

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