Remote Python Software Engineer for Ubuntu Pro

Canonical; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source software company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain improvements for the Ubuntu Pro client. The role focuses on quality-oriented software engineering in Python, emphasizing open-source contributions and collaboration across distributed teams. Ideal candidates bring extensive Python and Linux experience, are passionate about technology, and are ready to engage with a broad spectrum of users. Join us to make a significant impact in the open source community while working in a supportive and flexible environment.

Benefits

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

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Python on Linux required.
• Experience in configuring apt and general system administration is advantageous.
• Engagement with the open source community is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high quality code, with unit and functional tests, to create new features.
• Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them.
• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Discuss ideas and investigate to find good solutions.
• Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year.

Skills

Python

Linux

Ubuntu Linux 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 maintain improvements for the Ubuntu Pro client. The role focuses on quality-oriented software engineering in Python, emphasizing open-source contributions and collaboration across distributed teams. Ideal candidates bring extensive Python and Linux experience, are passionate about technology, and are ready to engage with a broad spectrum of users. Join us to make a significant impact in the open source community while working in a supportive and flexible environment.