Remote Python Engineer - Ubuntu Pro & Linux Open Source

Canonical; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source software company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and improve the Ubuntu Pro client. This role focuses on quality-oriented software engineering in Python, interacting with cloud partners and product teams. Responsibilities include writing high-quality code, debugging issues, and collaborating with a distributed team. Candidates with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and extensive Python experience on Linux are encouraged to apply. The position offers a distributed work environment and annual compensation review.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Python on Linux.
• Interest in Ubuntu Linux systems administration and Debian packaging.
• Experience engaging with the open source community is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality code with unit and functional tests.
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code.

Skills

Python

Linux

Ubuntu systems administration

Continuous integration

Debian packaging

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree

Job description

A leading open-source software company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and improve the Ubuntu Pro client. This role focuses on quality-oriented software engineering in Python, interacting with cloud partners and product teams. Responsibilities include writing high-quality code, debugging issues, and collaborating with a distributed team. Candidates with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and extensive Python experience on Linux are encouraged to apply. The position offers a distributed work environment and annual compensation review.