Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)

Overview

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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 enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We have 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with very few office-based roles; teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring talented Software Engineers with strong Python, Packaging and Linux skills who want to have a positive impact on the day-to-day workflow of thousands of snap, rock and charm publishers. You should be interested in packaging formats, build systems and automation that simplify the lives of developers and engineers shipping software to the widest possible audience.

We design and maintain Python tools to support the developer build and publication process. The team is responsible for tooling that builds snaps, charms and, more recently, rocks. Snapcraft allows developers to deliver app updates to millions of Linux systems automatically, and Charmcraft enables publication on Charmhub for Charmed Operators. Rockcraft provides container images called Rocks for container developers to build production-grade Ubuntu-based images across registries like Docker Hub, with a focus on security and a consistent user experience.

What we are looking for in you

• You have expertise in Python.
• You have a strong understanding of the makeup of a modern GNU/Linux distribution.
• You have a good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including cross-compilation.
• Experience working with container technology, such as Docker, Kubernetes and LXD.
• Use your familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems to extend the snap build ecosystem.
• Work with external open source and commercial projects to understand how we can better serve community needs.

What we offer you

• Fully remote working environment – we have been working remotely since 2004.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
• Travel upgrades via Priority Pass 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, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and we foster a workplace free from discrimination. We will give every application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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