Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level

Canonical; Regina; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate software engineer to enhance the Ubuntu Pro Client. This role emphasizes quality-oriented software engineering in Python, focusing on interoperability across diverse environments. You will collaborate with talented teams, ensuring user needs are met while writing high-quality code and debugging issues. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python and Linux, with a personal commitment to the Ubuntu project and its values. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment, making impactful contributions to a tool used by millions worldwide.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Python on Linux systems.
• Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux systems administration and Debian packaging.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a distributed team to develop new features.
• Write high-quality code with unit and functional tests.
• Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes.

Skills

Python

Linux

Debian packaging

System administration

Continuous integration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Job description

Ubuntu Pro is a suite of specialist services provided by Canonical. Whether for enterprise customers deploying systems at scale or users who want security patching for their personal Ubuntu LTS at home, the Ubuntu Pro Client is the command-line tool that manages all these services.

The quality and stability of the Ubuntu Pro Client are critically important, as it comes pre-installed on every Ubuntu system. You will work with the Ubuntu Server team, alongside major cloud partners and multiple Canonical product teams to develop, test, and release improvements to the Pro client. You will also serve as a communication bridge with our users, ensuring their needs are met.

This role requires quality-oriented software engineering in Python with a focus on software interoperability across a wide range of target releases and environments. Excellent Python skills are essential, with previous contributions to open source Python projects being advantageous. Since the Pro client interacts with Ubuntu package management, experience configuring apt, knowledge of deb packaging, and general system administration are beneficial.

Applicants should be passionate about the Ubuntu project, its values, and building tools used by millions worldwide. A personal interest in quality, edge cases, ease of use, documentation, and community coordination is important. The Pro client is used in environments ranging from mission-critical to hobbyist, so candidates should be comfortable working with all end-user types and guiding engineering best practices accordingly.

What you'll do

1. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
2. Write high-quality code with unit and functional tests to develop new features
3. Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes
4. Review code authored by other engineers
5. Discuss ideas and investigate solutions
6. Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

Who you are

1. You love technology and working with talented people
2. You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
3. You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
4. You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
5. You have extensive experience with Python on Linux
6. You are interested in and experienced with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, end-system contract management, Debian packaging, working with public or on-premise clouds
7. Bonus points for experience engaging with the open-source community

Canonical is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our environment and benefits our users. We deeply value this diversity and encourage everyone to join the Ubuntu community.