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Canonical

Developer Relations Engineer

Rochester, MN · On-site

They are seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to engage with open source communities and developer-centric organizations, combining technical expertise with strong communication skills to enhance ...

RemarQable Software

Python Developer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$25/hr

Participate in a GitHub-driven open-source project and follow clean coding and documentation practices * Collaborate with a small local team andwork in an office downtown Minneapolis * Learn and grow ...

Navtech, Inc.

Azure DevOps Software Engineer

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$53.75 - $73.50/hr

Demonstrate being an avid supporter of the Open Source software community * Excellent time management, communication, decision making, and presentation skills * Display a strong desire to achieve and ...

Kitware

Senior Software Architect

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

Take a leadership role in working with the community to maintain quality open source software on platforms such as GitHub and GitLab * Have opportunities to learn more about emerging topics in ...

Kitware

Senior Software Architect

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

Take a leadership role in working with the community to maintain quality open source software on platforms such as GitHub and GitLab * Have opportunities to learn more about emerging topics in ...

NextEra Energy

Sr Software Development Eng

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$55 - $72.75/hr

Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive, diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions.

Stem Xpert

Scala Developer

Eagan, MN · On-site

... of open source software and tools Experience preferred including one or more of the following: Experience with Postgres Experience with Kibana Experience with Docker Qualifications Bachelors ...

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Developer Relations Engineer

Canonical

Rochester, MN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. They are seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to engage with open source communities and developer-centric organizations, combining technical expertise with strong communication skills to enhance the developer experience.
Responsibilities:
• take part in team product meetings, at levels from strategy to day-by-day development progress, contributing insight and expertise
• maintain conversations with developer community members wherever they may be found - IRC, social media, product forums, meet-ups and more
• work with colleagues in other teams in the company, as part of efforts to help establish commonality and consistent approaches
• help solve specific technical problems that users or colleagues have identified
• contribute to technical documentation to ensure that developer users' needs are met there
• work on technical articles, presentations or workshops
• identify new opportunities and directions for improvement in the developer experience we provide
• present at conferences, meetups or technical events
Qualifications:
Required:
• is a programmer or developer with a demonstrable passion for and engagement in open-source software
• has worked with real-world challenges developing and deploying software using Linux
• has practical hands-on experience of Linux software packaging (including Snaps, debs, charms, rocks, PIP, containers)
• understands current software packing issues and trends in the Linux ecosystem
• has been a contributor to open-source communities, software and documentation
• is an engaging, vivacious speaker and presenter
• can work effectively, tactfully, empathetically and confidently in contexts where different parties have different perspectives, needs and understanding
• builds trust, relationships and confidence
• is willing to travel globally twice a year for company events, as well as to upstream and partner events
Preferred:
• previous experience in a developer advocacy or community role
• in-depth familiarity with Ubuntu and the Canonical ecosystem of products
Company:
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, delivers trusted open source for everyone and provides security, support and services to enterprises. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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