Python Engineer - Data Center Hardware Integration (Taipei) - Remote

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

In Short

• Own a fully automated server lab with the latest server and network silicon from leading vendors.
• Use your Python development skills to develop the Metal as a Service (MAAS) software to work with a large variety of server and network hardware.
• Actively expand MAAS functionality by creating integrations with testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger.
• Manage the physical setup of the lab, ensure it is well structured and tidy, and execute changes either self or through remote hands.
• Work to standardise processes, configurations, and procedures in cooperation with engineers in our other data centres.
• Improve and extend hardware and network monitoring through automation.
• Regularly update asset management tools to ensure accuracy and completeness of the lab’s hardware.
• Update of equipment firmware when appropriate/needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Python programming experience
• Linux Administration experience
• Mix of Rack and Virtual systems experience
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work with a globally distributed team of passionate engineers
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events