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Associate Linux Support Engineer

Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

What you'll do

  • Provide technical support for Ubuntu and open source products in a customer-facing role.
  • Own and manage support cases from problem qualification to resolution, ensuring SLA compliance.
  • Work remotely with a globally distributed team and participate in regular communication and weekend rotations.
  • Contribute to and maintain knowledge base articles and draft technical notices for internal and external use.
  • Support a wide technical stack including cloud, desktop, IoT, and Linux kernel troubleshooting.

What you should know

  • This is an entry-level, remote role ideal for candidates passionate about Linux and open source.
  • Applicants should be prepared for a fast-paced, customer-facing environment requiring strong communication skills.
  • There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning and adaptability as products evolve.
  • Candidates must be comfortable with technical troubleshooting and multi-tasking under pressure.
  • The role offers opportunities for international travel and personal development with a dedicated learning budget.

About the company

  • Canonical is a founder-led, profitable, and growing company pioneering open source software globally.
  • The company has a distributed workforce with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and minimal office-based roles.
  • Ubuntu, their flagship product, is widely used in public cloud, AI, IoT, and data science sectors.
  • Canonical values excellence, diversity, and global collaboration with biannual in-person team sprints.
  • They offer a performance-driven culture with global compensation fairness and strong employee benefits.

Key required skills

Linux troubleshootingLinux server administrationBashNetworkingVirtualization

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