Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level

Canonical; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Regular compensation reviews and performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including leave, wellness, and travel opportunities

Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and enhance the Ubuntu Pro client. This role involves collaboration with teams to ensure high-quality software, requiring strong Python skills and experience in open source contributions. Join a leading company in open source innovation and work remotely with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Python on Linux.
• Interest/experience in systems administration, CI, cloud, or Debian packaging.
• Open source community involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality, tested code for new features.
• Debug and fix issues.

Skills

Python

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Debian packaging

Job description

Join to apply for the Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level role at Canonical.

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, with a global team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, mostly working remotely.

We are hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test, and improve the Ubuntu Pro client, a critical command-line tool that manages security and compliance services for Ubuntu systems, pre-installed on every Ubuntu system. You will collaborate with the Ubuntu Server team, cloud partners, and other Canonical teams to enhance the Pro client, ensuring its high quality and stability.

This role requires strong Python skills, experience with open source contributions, and familiarity with system administration, apt configuration, and deb packaging. Candidates should be passionate about open source, quality, and supporting a diverse user base from enterprise to hobbyist.

Responsibilities include:

1. Collaborate with a distributed team
2. Write high-quality, tested code for new features
3. Debug and fix issues
4. Review peer code
5. Engage in discussions and problem-solving
6. Work remotely with occasional travel (2-4 weeks/year)

Ideal candidates will have:

• Passion for technology and collaboration
• Curiosity, flexibility, accountability
• Soft skills such as communication and teamwork
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Extensive experience with Python on Linux
• Interest/experience in systems administration, CI, cloud, or Debian packaging
• Open source community involvement is a plus

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Regular compensation reviews and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including leave, wellness, and travel opportunities

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, value excellence, and support remote work since 2004. Join us to challenge yourself and grow.

Equal Opportunity:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing fair consideration regardless of background or identity.