Software Engineer - Python and K8s
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted February 3, 2026
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Job Description
This role involves developing and maintaining open source software for automated operations on Kubernetes, focusing on Python programming, Linux system integration, and cloud technologies to improve reliability and efficiency for enterprise customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver open source software operations code using Python
- Work across the Linux stack, including kernel, networking, storage, and applications
- Ensure application and infrastructure reliability through rigorous design and testing
- Develop high-quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
- Simplify open source operations for customers and the open source community
- Follow agile software development practices
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable product operation
- Coach and develop colleagues to foster a collaborative engineering culture
Requirements
- Strong Python development skills and familiarity with Kubernetes are key requirements of this role.
- Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
- Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Experience as an experienced Python programmer and enjoyment of challenging projects.
- Understanding of the importance of reliable software and the ability to design and code to that expectation.
- Ability to work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
- Ability to demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code.
- Experience with agile software development practices.
- Organized with a desire for your team to deliver timely, high-quality software.
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 or commission
Distributed work environment with the possibility of working from home
Twice-yearly in-person team sprints at interesting locations around the world
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 Program
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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