Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the general enterprise and technology markets.
Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
We are hiring a Software Engineer to work on Linux, cloud infrastructure, pipelines and automation, and open source software.
You will work closely with Amazon, Microsoft, Google and other world-class cloud partners to make Ubuntu the best platform there is in the clouds.
What the role entails
Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
Design, build and integrate new features and enhancements into Ubuntu that will support users of Ubuntu in public clouds
Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
Write high quality code to create new features
Design and architect complex new systems and integrations with the clouds
Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
Review code produced by other engineers and participate in design discussions
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
Engage with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners
What we are looking for in you
You love technology and working with brilliant people
You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
You have practical experience with public clouds
You have interest and experience with at least 3 of the following: containers (docker, kubernetes, etc.), devops automation, open source projects, APIs, Linux systems administration, Python packaging, cloud-based applications
at least experience in Python software development on Linux
What we offer colleagues
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
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.
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