Remote Python/Linux Packaging Engineer – Build & Snapcraft

Canonical; Victoria; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source software provider is seeking talented Software Engineers with strong skills in Python and Linux. This remote role involves extending the snap build ecosystem, collaborating on container technology projects, and improving developer tools. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fully remote environment and have a passion for open source technology. Canonical offers a personal learning budget, recognition rewards, and opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.

Benefits

Personal learning budget

Annual compensation review

Parental Leave

Opportunity to travel for sprint meetings

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python and packaging formats required.
• Understanding of modern GNU/Linux distribution essential.
• Experience with container technology highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Extend the snap build ecosystem using knowledge of toolchains and frameworks.
• Collaborate on open source and commercial projects.
• Leverage build systems for cross-compilation.

Skills

Python

Linux

Packaging

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading open source software provider is seeking talented Software Engineers with strong skills in Python and Linux. This remote role involves extending the snap build ecosystem, collaborating on container technology projects, and improving developer tools. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fully remote environment and have a passion for open source technology. Canonical offers a personal learning budget, recognition rewards, and opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.