Canonical is hiring a
Python Engineer, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job description is for a Python Developer role at Canonical, a remote position available in every time zone. The role involves writing high-quality Python software, collaborating with a globally distributed team, and contributing to technical documentation. The ideal candidate should have an exceptional academic track record, professional manner, excellent communication skills, and experience with Linux (preferably Ubuntu).

Requirements

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
• Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
• Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable Python
• Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance
• Professional written and spoken English
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, well-designed and well-tested Python software
• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Contribute to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
• Additional languages, particularly Golang or Rust, C or C++
• Deep quality and test engineering
• Web or Flutter front-end experience
• REST and gRPC API experience
• SQL and NoSQL data store expertise
• Experience with public clouds or OpenStack
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events