Canonical is hiring a software engineer to join the Server Certification team. The Certification team develops Python based testing tools used to test Ubuntu Server on the latest enterprise hardware ensuring Ubuntu users have the best experience with their hardware. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer with a problem solving mindset, familiar with hardware.

In Short

Contribute to Canonical’s open source testing tools such as Checkbox and Testflinger.
Troubleshoot issues related to hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance.
Technically support Canonical’s hardware partners in their hardware certification efforts.
Educate the partner about Canonical’s tools, processes, and product roadmaps.
Support Canonical’s internal teams on customer deployments of Canonical’s suite of Datacenter and Cloud products that utilize the partner’s hardware.
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times per year for internal and external events.

Requirements

You have a good knowledge of Python and shell scripting.
You have knowledge of server-class hardware.
You know your way around Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts.
You are confident in a customer-facing role.

Benefits

Experience with test automation tools for validating hardware compatibility.
Knowledge of CI/CD concepts.
Comfortable with some virtualization or container technologies such as QEMU, KVM, LXC / LXD, Docker.

Canonical

Canonical is a prominent provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its widely adopted platform, Ubuntu. The company serves a diverse range of global enterprise and technology markets, playing a crucial role in innovative sectors such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. With a workforce of over 1,100 employees across more than 75 countries, Canonical champions a model of global distributed collaboration, minimizing office-based roles and facilitating in-person team meetings in various global locations. The company is committed to fostering technical leadership and career development within its teams, ensuring that its products are secure, efficient, and aligned with the needs of its customers, which include leading public cloud and silicon providers.

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