Python Engineer

Company Overview 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. Canonical works across the entire open source spectrum and is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles.

Role Overview This is a general track Python engineering role. You will work on a variety of Python codebases that run on servers, Kubernetes, desktop, or web services for Ubuntu clients. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team, contribute to community projects, and ensure seamless software operations at scale.

Remote work is available for every time zone. What your day will look like Write high-quality, well-designed, and well-tested Python software. Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team.

Display technical leadership at Canonical and in our communities. Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them. Contribute to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind.

Work from home with global travel twice a year for company events. Qualifications An exceptional academic track record from high school and university. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.

Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations. Well‑organized, self‑starting, and able to deliver to schedule. Professional manner when interacting with colleagues, partners, and community.

Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable Python. Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance. Professional written and spoken English.

Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred). Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. Passion, thoughtfulness, and self‑motivation.

Excellent communication and presentation skills. Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments. Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes. Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross‑compilation. Additional languages, particularly Golang, Rust, C, or C++.

Deep quality and test engineering. Web or Flutter front‑end experience. REST and gRPC API experience.

SQL and NoSQL data store expertise. Experience with public clouds or OpenStack. Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging.

Experience with systems programming or scalable web services. Performance engineering and security experience. What we offer you 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 Programme.

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.

As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software and recruiting on a global basis with high standards for excellence. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr