Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description
A Software Engineer at Canonical will develop, test, and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds, ensuring high quality and stability for a widely used open-source platform. The role involves collaboration with global teams, open-source community engagement, and a focus on Python-based software engineering and system configuration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds
- Collaborate with distributed teams and cloud partners on Ubuntu image development
- Create and manage Ubuntu images, including configuring apt and deb packaging
- Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python to implement new features
- Debug issues and produce fixes to ensure stability and quality
- Review code contributions from other engineers
- Communicate with users to understand their needs and ensure quality
- Participate in community coordination and documentation efforts
Requirements
- Excellent Python skills, with previous contributions to open source Python projects being an advantage
- Experience in developing, testing, and releasing software improvements, specifically related to Ubuntu on public clouds
- Experience in configuring apt, and knowledge of deb packaging and general system administration is advantageous
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
- Extensive experience with Python on Linux
- Interest in and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, end-system contract management, Debian packaging, working with public or on premise clouds
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with annual review and performance-driven bonus or commission
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year 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 holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Recognition rewards
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long-haul company events
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