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Software Engineer - Cloud Images

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted December 1, 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 public cloud environments, and collaborate with global teams and partners to deliver reliable open source software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build automated, reliable image delivery, testing, and publication pipelines
  • Design, develop, and integrate new features into Ubuntu for public cloud support
  • Collaborate with a distributed team and external partners
  • Write high-quality code to create new features and fix issues
  • Design and architect complex systems and cloud integrations
  • Debug issues and participate in code reviews and design discussions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
  • Practical experience with public clouds
  • Experience with at least three of the following: containers (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps automation, open source projects, APIs, Linux systems administration, Python packaging, cloud-based applications
  • At least experience in Python software development on Linux
  • Ability to build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing, and publication pipelines
  • Ability to design, build, and integrate new features and enhancements into Ubuntu that support users in public clouds
  • Proficiency in writing high quality code to create new features
  • Ability to design and architect complex new systems and integrations with cloud platforms
  • Experience debugging issues and producing high quality code to fix them
  • Experience reviewing code produced by other engineers and participating in design discussions
  • Willingness to work from home with the possibility of global travel for 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  • Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team and engage with open source community and commercial partners

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses
Work from home with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
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
Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long haul company events

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