Remote Python/Linux Packaging Engineer – Build & Snapcraft

Canonical; Trois-Rivières; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop tools for the snap build ecosystem, with a strong focus on Python, packaging, and Linux skills. The role supports a fully remote work environment, offering professional development opportunities and annual compensation reviews. Ideal candidates will have experience with container technologies and a good understanding of GNU/Linux distributions.

Benefits

Fully remote working environment

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GNU/Linux distribution.
• Good understanding of build systems and toolchains.
• Experience with cross-compilation.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in Python for development.
• Extend the snap build ecosystem using languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with open source projects to meet community needs.

Skills

Python

Linux

Packaging

Container technology (Docker, Kubernetes, LXD)

Job description

A leading open source technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop tools for the snap build ecosystem, with a strong focus on Python, packaging, and Linux skills. The role supports a fully remote work environment, offering professional development opportunities and annual compensation reviews. Ideal candidates will have experience with container technologies and a good understanding of GNU/Linux distributions.