Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description
A Software Engineer at Canonical develops, tests, and releases improvements to the Ubuntu operating system, primarily focusing on cloud images, ensuring quality, stability, and interoperability across various environments while collaborating with a global, distributed team.
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 understanding deb packaging
- Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python to add new features and fix issues
- Debug and troubleshoot software problems to ensure stability and quality
- Review code contributions from other engineers and discuss solutions
- Communicate with users to understand their needs and incorporate feedback
- Contribute to open source Python projects and engage with the open source community
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 or equivalent degree 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
- Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Ability to write high-quality code with unit and functional tests, and to debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
- Ability to review code produced by other engineers and discuss ideas to find good solutions
- Willingness to work from home with the ability to travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
- Passion for the Ubuntu project and its values, and for building tools used by millions of people worldwide
- Ability to work with a spectrum of end users, from mission-critical environments to hobbyist users, and help guide engineering best practices with all of them in mind
Benefits & Perks
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
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