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Software Engineer - Cloud Images

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

A Software Engineer at Canonical will develop and automate Linux-based cloud infrastructure, build and enhance Ubuntu features for cloud environments, and collaborate with global partners to improve Ubuntu's cloud platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build automated, reliable image delivery, testing, and publication pipelines
  • Design, build, and integrate new features into Ubuntu for public cloud support
  • Collaborate with a distributed team and external partners
  • Write high-quality code to develop new features and fix issues
  • Design and architect complex systems and cloud integrations
  • Debug issues and produce solutions to improve system reliability
  • Review code from other engineers and participate in design discussions

Requirements

  • Practical experience with public clouds
  • Experience in Python software development on Linux
  • Experience with build system development using Python, Jenkins, and shell scripting
  • Experience in designing, building, and integrating new features and enhancements into Ubuntu that support users in public clouds
  • Experience in building automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing, and publication pipelines
  • Experience in debugging issues and producing high quality code to fix them
  • Experience in reviewing code produced by other engineers and participating in design discussions
  • Ability to work from home with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  • A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
  • Interest and experience with at least three of the following: containers (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), DevOps automation, open source projects, APIs, Linux systems administration, Python packaging, cloud-based applications

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with the possibility of working from home
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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