Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Canonical; Montreal; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in open source software is seeking a software engineer passionate about Python and distributed systems. The role involves designing and delivering code in Python, working across the Linux stack, and ensuring application reliability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with experience in Linux and cloud operations. Canonical offers a distributed work environment and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review and recognition rewards

Generous leave policies including maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues

Travel upgrades for company events

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and teamwork.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver open source software operations code in Python.
• Work across the Linux stack including kernel, networking, and applications.
• Focus on application and infrastructure reliability.

Skills

Python

Linux system administration

Cloud operations

Docker

Kubernetes

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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About the role

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. With a global team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we embrace distributed collaboration with minimal office-based roles. Teams meet a few times a year in various locations worldwide.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. Our mission is to reinvent how companies manage open source information systems on public clouds and data centers. We aim to develop a new community around Python opscode for open source applications on Kubernetes, transitioning all Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto this new codebase.

Role overview

This position is ideal for software engineers passionate about Python, distributed systems, and the Linux stack, from kernel to networking, virtualization, and containers. It requires rigor in coding and customer interactions. Our engineers are open source enthusiasts excited about cloud computing, delivering world-class services to customers.

Key responsibilities

1. Design and deliver open source software operations code in Python
2. Work across the Linux stack, including kernel, networking, storage, and applications
3. Focus on application and infrastructure reliability
4. Shape high-quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
5. Simplify open source operations for customers and the community
6. Follow sound engineering, testing, and documentation practices
7. Adopt agile development methodologies
8. Mentor colleagues and foster a collaborative engineering culture
9. Work remotely with occasional global travel (once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks)

Candidate profile

• Passion for technology and teamwork
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field
• Experience with Linux system administration, package management, and operations
• Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficient in Python and interested in challenging projects
• Commitment to software reliability and quality
• Organized and focused on delivering high-quality software on time

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Generous leave policies including maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source technology, publishing Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and encourage excellence. Since 2004, most employees work from home, fostering a flexible and innovative environment.

Equal opportunity statement

We promote diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring fair consideration regardless of background or identity.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development