Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues across 75+ countries.

Our mission is to reinvent how companies manage their open source information systems on public clouds and in data centers, by building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications running on Kubernetes.

• Work in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code.
• Work across the entire 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 customers and the community.
• Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code.
• 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 for events.

• 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.
• Understanding of reliable software design and delivery.
• Organized and committed to delivering timely, high‑quality software.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• 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 a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and cloud, we are changing the world of software.

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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