Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Canonical; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm seeks a passionate Software Engineer to work with Python and Kubernetes. This role involves designing open source software operations, ensuring application reliability, and collaborating with global teams. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that values technology and teamwork, contributing to cutting-edge projects in cloud computing and open source software. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive, remote-friendly culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development skills and familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Linux systems administration and operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver open source software operations code in Python.
• Focus on application and infrastructure reliability.

Skills

Python

Kubernetes

Linux Systems Administration

Cloud Computing

Docker

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

STEM Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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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. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

Our mission is to reinvent how companies manage open source information systems—on public clouds and in data centers. We are building a community around Python opscode for open source applications on Kubernetes, aiming to migrate all Canonical and Ubuntu IS onto this new codebase.

We believe this will significantly improve the experience of running complex business operations and help our customers adopt new techniques and products. We aim to transform our IS team into an extension of product engineering, productizing workloads for real-time automated operations on Kubernetes.

This role suits software engineers passionate about Python, distributed systems, and the Linux stack—from kernel to networking to 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 globally.

Key requirements include strong Python development skills and familiarity with Kubernetes. You will collaborate with other teams to ensure reliable, efficient, scalable products, following best practices in software architecture, testing, and documentation.

What you'll do

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. Apply sound engineering design and testing principles
7. Follow agile development practices
8. Coach and develop colleagues
9. Foster a collaborative engineering culture
10. Work remotely with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks

Who you are

1. Passionate about technology and collaboration
2. Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
3. Experienced with Linux systems administration and operations
4. Hands-on with at least one public cloud
5. Familiar with Docker and Kubernetes
6. Experienced Python programmer who enjoys challenging projects
7. Committed to designing reliable software
8. Organized and committed to delivering high-quality software on time

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote work environment since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and are committed to fair consideration of all applications, regardless of background or identity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development