Cloud Python Developer

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. This is a general track role, hiring for every team at Canonical who works in Python, across all levels of seniority. Apply here if you believe you are already an outstanding Python engineer.

Canonical Ubuntu is well-known as a developer favourite and enterprise-friendly Linux. Our web services and system utilities are often written in Python, which we choose where collaboration with other teams, ecosystems and communities is more important than raw performance.

We hire Python Developers with a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge technologies. We also look for colleagues who understand that a great product is more than code – it is ready for the unexpected, it is well documented, it is comprehensively tested, it is tastefully presented in its CLI or GUI. At Canonical, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions through high-quality, idiomatic Python code.

We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and ensure seamless software operations at scale.

Location: we have remote Python engineering roles in every time zone.

Write high-quality, well-designed and well-tested Python software

Contribute to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind

Work from home with global travel twice a year for company events

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable Python

Professional written and spoken English

Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)

Additional languages, particularly Golang or Rust, C or C++

SQL and NoSQL data store expertise

Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging

We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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