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Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level

Canonical
Remote
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 and ensuring high quality, stability, and interoperability across various environments. The role involves collaboration with global teams, open source contributions, and engaging with a diverse user base.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds
  • Collaborate with distributed teams and cloud partners to enhance Ubuntu cloud images
  • Create and manage Ubuntu images, including configuring apt and understanding deb packaging
  • Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python to implement new features and fix issues
  • Debug and troubleshoot software problems to ensure stability and quality
  • Review code contributions from other engineers and participate in discussions for solutions
  • Communicate with users to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into development
  • Contribute to open source Python projects and engage with the open source community

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with Python on Linux
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
  • Experience in developing, testing, and releasing software improvements, specifically related to Ubuntu on public clouds
  • Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Ability to write high quality code, including unit and functional tests, to create new features
  • Experience in debugging issues and producing high quality code to fix them
  • Experience in reviewing code produced by other engineers
  • Ability to discuss ideas and investigate 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
  • 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
  • Passion for the Ubuntu project and its values, and for building tools used by millions of people worldwide
  • Ability to consider edge cases, ease of use, documentation, and community coordination in software development
  • Ability to work with a spectrum of end users, from mission-critical environments to hobbyist users, and help guide engineering best practices accordingly

Benefits & Perks

Annual compensation review
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with work from home
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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

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