Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level

Ubuntu Pro is a suite of specialist services provided by Canonical. Whether for enterprise customers deploying systems at scale or users seeking security patching for their personal Ubuntu LTS at home, the Ubuntu Pro Client is the command-line tool managing 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 collaborate with the Ubuntu Server team, major cloud partners, and multiple Canonical product teams to develop, test, and release improvements to the Pro client. You will also communicate with users to ensure their needs are met.

This role requires quality-focused software engineering in Python and an emphasis on software interoperability across various target releases and environments. Strong Python skills are essential, with experience contributing to open source Python projects seen as an advantage. Since the Pro client interacts with Ubuntu package management, experience with apt configuration, deb packaging, and system administration is beneficial.

Applicants should be passionate about the Ubuntu project, its values, and building tools used worldwide. A focus on quality, edge cases, ease of use, documentation, and community coordination is important. The Pro client serves diverse users, from mission-critical environments to hobbyists; applicants should be prepared to support the entire spectrum and promote engineering best practices.

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 reliable code to resolve them
4. Review code contributed by other engineers
5. Discuss ideas and investigate solutions
6. Work remotely, with 2 to 4 weeks of global travel annually 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, proactive, thoughtful, and self-driven
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 have interest in and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux system administration, continuous integration, contract management, Debian packaging, cloud platforms
7. Experience engaging with the open source community is a plus

Canonical is committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We believe that diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enhances our environment and benefits our users. We encourage everyone to join the Ubuntu community.