Python Engineer

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 Io T.

Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing, and we hire Python developers who are passionate about open‑source software, innovation and cutting‑edge technologies.

Our web services and system utilities are often written in Python, where collaboration with other teams, ecosystems and communities is more important than raw performance.

Remote Python engineering roles are available in every time zone.

• What your day will look like
• Write high‑quality, well‑designed and well‑tested Python software
• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
• Display technical leadership at Canonical and in our communities
• Debug issues and produce high‑quality code to fix them
• Contribute to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind
• Work from home with global travel twice a year for company events
• What we are looking for in you
• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above‑and‑beyond expectations
• Well‑organised, self‑starting and able to deliver to schedule
• Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners and community Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable Python
• Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance
• Professional written and spoken English
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility and accountability
• Passion, thoughtfulness and self‑motivation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
• Additional skills that you might also bring
• Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross‑compilation
• Additional languages, particularly Golang or Rust, C or C++
• Deep quality and test engineering
• Web or Flutter front‑end experience
• REST and g RPC API experience
• SQL and No SQL data store expertise
• Experience with public clouds or Open Stack
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging
• Experience with systems programming or scalable web services
• Performance engineering and security experience

What we offer you

• 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
• 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, Io T and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.

We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company, expecting excellence and the best in what we do.

Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004, and working here is a step into the future that will challenge you to think differently, work smarter and learn new skills.

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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