Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)

About the Position

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 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 1200+ 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.

We are hiring talented Software Engineers with strong Python, Packaging, and Linux skills who want to have a positive impact on the day-to-day workflow of thousands of snap, rock, and charm publishers. To be successful on this team you'll need to be interested in packaging formats, build systems, and automation that can simplify the lives of developers and engineers trying to ship software to the widest possible audience.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain specialist Python tools to support the developer build and publication process.
• Collaborate with frontend team to ensure seamless integration and operation of software at scale.
• Work with external open source and commercial projects to understand how we can better serve community needs.

Requirements

• Expertise in Python.
• Strong understanding of the makeup of a modern GNU/Linux distribution.
• Good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation.
• Experience working with container technology, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and LXD.
• Familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems to extend the snap build ecosystem.

We Offer

• Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About the Company

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.