Python Engineer - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is seeking outstanding Python Engineers to join our globally distributed team. This is a general track role hiring across all levels of seniority for teams working on Ubuntu, cloud platforms, data science, AI, and IoT initiatives. You will contribute to high-quality, idiomatic Python code that powers our enterprise-grade open-source software.

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 within Canonical and the broader open-source community.
• Debug complex issues and maintain high-quality codebases.
• Contribute to comprehensive technical documentation.
• Work from home with mandatory global travel twice a year for company events.

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional academic track record (Computer Science or STEM degree preferred).
• Drive and a proven track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
• Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, and maintainable Python.
• Strong conscientiousness, detail orientation, and focus on performance.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel twice a year for up to two weeks per event.

Additional Skills (Bonus)

• Container technologies: LXD, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with Golang, Rust, C, or C++.
• Web or Flutter front-end experience.
• REST and gRPC API expertise.
• SQL and NoSQL data store knowledge.
• Experience with public clouds, OpenStack, or Debian/Ubuntu packaging.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including holiday leave, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel opportunities and upgrades for long-haul company events.