Canonical
Software Engineer - Python and K8s
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Canonical
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Our company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing. Our mission is to reinvent how companies manage their open source information systems on public clouds and in their own data centers. We are building a community around Python operations for open source applications running on Kubernetes.
This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy Python, have a passion for distributed systems, and an interest in the entire Linux stack—from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers. The position requires rigorous code and effective customer interaction skills.
Responsibilities
Work in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code.
Work across the whole Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
Think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability.
Shape high‑quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure.
Simplify open source operations for our customers and the open source community.
Demonstrate sound engineering design, testing principles, and documentation.
Follow agile software development practices.
Coach and develop colleagues where you have insights.
Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values.
Work from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks.
Qualifications
Love technology and working with brilliant people.
Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree.
Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
Hands‑on experience with at least one public cloud.
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experienced Python programmer who enjoys challenging projects.
Understands the importance of reliable software and designs to that expectation.
Organized and wants to help the team deliver timely, high‑quality software.
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person.
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 Program.
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Canonical
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Our company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing. Our mission is to reinvent how companies manage their open source information systems on public clouds and in their own data centers. We are building a community around Python operations for open source applications running on Kubernetes.
This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy Python, have a passion for distributed systems, and an interest in the entire Linux stack—from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers. The position requires rigorous code and effective customer interaction skills.
Responsibilities
Work in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code.
Work across the whole Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
Think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability.
Shape high‑quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure.
Simplify open source operations for our customers and the open source community.
Demonstrate sound engineering design, testing principles, and documentation.
Follow agile software development practices.
Coach and develop colleagues where you have insights.
Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values.
Work from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks.
Qualifications
Love technology and working with brilliant people.
Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree.
Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
Hands‑on experience with at least one public cloud.
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experienced Python programmer who enjoys challenging projects.
Understands the importance of reliable software and designs to that expectation.
Organized and wants to help the team deliver timely, high‑quality software.
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person.
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 Program.
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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