Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level

Canonical; Pisa; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a passionate software engineer to enhance the Ubuntu Pro Client, a vital tool for users worldwide. This role emphasizes quality-focused software engineering in Python, with a strong emphasis on interoperability across various environments. You will collaborate with a talented team, contribute to open source projects, and ensure user needs are met. If you are eager to work in a diverse and inclusive environment and have a passion for technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Competenze

• Extensive experience with Python on Linux systems.
• Experience in Debian packaging and system administration is beneficial.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Python

Linux

Debian packaging

System administration

Continuous integration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM-related degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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 communicate with our users to ensure their needs are met.

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

Applicants should be passionate about the Ubuntu project and its values, and about building tools used by millions worldwide. A personal interest in quality, edge case considerations, ease of use, thorough documentation, and community coordination are important. The Pro client is used in environments ranging from mission-critical systems to hobbyist setups; candidates should be prepared to work with this broad spectrum and help guide 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 written 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, adaptable, articulate, and responsible
3. You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
4. You hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields
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, 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 proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our environment and benefits our users and customers. We deeply value this and encourage everyone to join the Ubuntu community.