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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT initiatives. With customers that include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, we are driving innovation across many sectors.

Our mission is to reinvent how 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, and productizing workloads for real‑time automated operations on Kubernetes.

This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy Python, have a passion for distributed systems, and an interest in the entire Linux stack — from kernel to networking, storage, and virtualization.

• 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 our customers and the open source community
• Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code
• Follow agile software development practices
• Coach and develop your 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

• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• 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 strive to design and code 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 a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. Our culture thrives on excellence, learning, and teamwork, with most colleagues working from home since 2004.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We support a workplace free from discrimination, fostering diversity and fair consideration for all applicants regardless of identity.