Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
A Software Engineer at Canonical develops, tests, and releases improvements to the Ubuntu operating system, focusing on cloud images and ensuring high quality, stability, and interoperability across diverse environments. The role involves collaboration with global teams, open source contributions, and engaging with a wide range of end users.
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 technical discussions
- Communicate with users to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into development
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
- Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Ability to write high quality code, with unit and functional tests, to create new features
- Ability to debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
- Ability to review code produced by other engineers
- Ability to discuss ideas and investigate to find good solutions
- Willingness to work from home and 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 accordingly
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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