Software Engineer - Solutions Engineering
CanonicalRemote
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Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
A software engineering role focused on developing open source automation and operations code in Python and Golang to improve infrastructure management, cloud computing, and DevOps workflows within a global, distributed team at Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver open source software operations code using Python and Golang
- Work with the Linux stack, including kernel, networking, storage, and applications
- Develop high-quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
- Rethink and improve open source operations for customers and the community
- Apply sound engineering design and testing principles in software development
- Follow agile software development practices
- Coach and develop colleagues to foster a collaborative engineering culture
Requirements
- You are a passionate Python developer.
- You are organised and want your team to deliver timely, high quality software.
- You understand the importance of reliable operations in an agile world.
- You have sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts and technologies.
- You have practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
- You are a lifelong learner.
- Work in Python and Golang to design and deliver open source software operations code.
- Work with the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
- Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure.
- Rethink open source operations for our customers and open source community.
- Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code.
- Follow agile software development practices.
- Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights.
- Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values.
- Be willing to undertake global travel up to 10% of the time for internal and external events.
- Have graduated with a university degree in Computer Science or a related software engineering field (bonus point).
- Possess Golang programming skills (bonus point).
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 opportunity to work from home
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, with up to 10% global travel for internal and external events
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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