Software Engineer - Python and K8s

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 such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We aim to transform our IS team into an extension of the product engineering capability, productizing workloads for real-time automated operations on Kubernetes.

The role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy Python, have a passion for distributed systems, and an interest in the Linux stack—from kernel to networking to virtualization and containers. It requires rigor in both code and customer interactions. Our engineers are open source enthusiasts who are excited about cloud computing and delivering world-class services.

Responsibilities

• 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 open source community
• Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
• Follow agile software development practices
• Coach and develop colleagues with insights
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
• Work from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks for events

What we are looking for in you

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and ideals. We balance programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

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. We recruit on a global basis and set high standards for those joining. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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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