Software Engineer - Python and K8s

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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. With more than 1,200 colleagues in over 75 countries, Canonical operates primarily in a distributed, remote‑first manner, meeting in person two to four times a year to align on strategy and execution.

Our mission is to reinvent the way companies manage their open source information systems on public clouds and in their own data centers. We are building a new community around Python opscode for open source applications running on Kubernetes, productizing workloads for real‑time automated operations.

• 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 expertise.
• 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 two weeks for events.

• You love technology and working with brilliant people.
• You hold a bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
• You have experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
• You have hands‑on experience with at least one public cloud.
• You are familiar with Docker and Kubernetes.
• You are an experienced Python programmer and enjoy challenging projects.
• You understand the importance of reliable software and design to that expectation.
• You are organized and want your team to deliver timely, high‑quality software.

• 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 Program.
• 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. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.