Python Engineer - Data Center Hardware Integration Taipei

Canonical

Taipei, Taiwan

Full Time

Posted March 31, 2026

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Job Description

This role involves managing and automating a hardware lab for Ubuntu server certification, utilizing Python development skills to enhance hardware management, automation, and monitoring systems within a Linux environment, primarily working on-site in Taipei.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and operate the lab in Taipei for Ubuntu server certification, including hardware and software management.
Develop and expand automation tooling for data center hardware management using Python and MAAS.
Integrate testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger with MAAS to enhance lab automation.
Oversee physical setup, maintenance, and organization of the lab environment.
Standardize processes, configurations, and procedures across data centers in collaboration with engineering teams.
Automate hardware and network monitoring systems to improve efficiency.
Maintain accurate asset management records and update equipment firmware as needed.

Requirements

The candidate must be based in Xizhi District, New Taipei City and be willing to work on-site at the lab.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
Python programming experience.
Linux Administration experience.
Experience working with a mix of Rack and Virtual systems.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work with a globally distributed team of passionate engineers.
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university.
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Experience in software defined hardware management and developing data centre automation tooling such as MAAS.
Experience in interacting with vendors, asset tracking, and handling deliveries.
Ability to develop and expand MAAS functionality by creating integrations with testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger.
Experience in managing the physical setup of a server lab, ensuring it is well structured and tidy, and executing changes either self or through remote hands.
Experience in standardizing processes, configurations, and procedures in cooperation with engineers in other data centres.
Experience in improving and extending hardware and network monitoring through automation.
Experience in updating asset management tools to ensure accuracy and completeness of hardware inventory.
Experience in updating equipment firmware when appropriate.