Remote Software Engineer, Ubuntu Cloud & Open Source

Canonical; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Annual compensation review

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Opportunity for travel to meet colleagues

Job summary

Canonical is looking for a Software Engineer to enhance the Ubuntu experience on public clouds. You will develop, test, and release updates while ensuring high standards of quality and user communication.

Candidates should have excellent Python skills, a strong background in Linux, and a passion for open source. The role supports a distributed work environment with opportunities for global travel.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Python programming on Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux systems and Debian packaging.
• Experience in collaborating with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds.
• Write high-quality code with unit and functional tests.
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them.

Skills

Python programming

Linux systems administration

Debian packaging

Continuous integration

Engagement with open source community

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM

Tools

Ubuntu

apt

Job description

Canonical is looking for a Software Engineer to enhance the Ubuntu experience on public clouds. You will develop, test, and release updates while ensuring high standards of quality and user communication.

Candidates should have excellent Python skills, a strong background in Linux, and a passion for open source. The role supports a distributed work environment with opportunities for global travel.