Software Engineer - Ubuntu Server Certification
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About the Position
Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer to join the Ubuntu 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Good knowledge of Python and shell scripting.
- Knowledge of server-class hardware.
- Familiarity with Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts.
- Confidence in a customer-facing role.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience with test automation tools for validating hardware compatibility.
- Knowledge of CI/CD concepts.
- Comfortable with virtualization or container technologies such as QEMU, KVM, LXC / LXD, Docker.
We Offer
- A fun, fast-paced team environment.
- A career full of learning and development opportunities.
- Global travel opportunities 2 to 4 times per year for internal and external events.
About the Company
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better platform for our users and customers. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of the world of Ubuntu.
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About the Company Canonical delivers open source solutions faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. The company develops Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux, from cloud to edge, in collaboration with a global community of 200,000 contributors. Products, Services & Tech Stack Core Solutions: Ubuntu: The world’s most popular enterprise Linux. Ubuntu Pro: A subscription service providing trusted open source supply chain with consistent security maintenance. Composable open source solutions: Solutions for building, deploying, and operating containerized apps. Data and AI solutions: Solutions for accelerating AI and data-driven workflows. IoT solutions: Solutions for building, securing, and scaling IoT devices. Project Scope & Target Clients Client Base: Enterprises Government agencies Healthcare organizations Educational institutions Research institutions Engineering Scale: Cloud infrastructure projects Data center automation Application modernization IoT device development AI and data-driven workflows