Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging) - Remote

Overview

Canonical delivers open source software to millions of Linux, Windows and Mac machines through Ubuntu and the wider Canonical ecosystem. We are expanding our scope, to help developers ship their software efficiently to clouds and IoT devices.

In Short

• Opportunity for a talented software engineer with a passion for developer experience and build tooling.
• Focus on packaging formats, build systems, and automation.
• Design and maintain specialist Python tools for the developer build and publication process.
• Work with external open source and commercial projects.

Requirements

• Expertise in Python.
• Strong understanding of modern GNU/Linux distributions.
• Good understanding of build systems and toolchains.
• Experience with container technology (Docker, Kubernetes, LXD).
• Familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems.

Benefits

• Fully remote working environment.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.