Python Engineer - Data Center Hardware Integration

Summary

Join Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, as a Python Engineer - Data Center Hardware Integration. This remote-based role involves managing and operating our lab in Taipei, developing data center automation tooling (MAAS), interacting with vendors, and expanding MAAS functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Python programming experience
• Linux Administration experience
• Mix of Rack and Virtual systems experience
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work with a globally distributed team of passionate engineers
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Responsibilities

• Own a fully automated server lab with the latest server and network silicon from leading vendors
• Use your Python development skills to develop the Metal as a Service (MAAS) software to work with a large variety of server and network hardware
• Actively expand MAAS functionality by creating integrations with testing and scheduling software such as Testflinger
• Manage the physical setup of the lab, ensure it is well structured and tidy, and execute changes either self or through remote hands
• Work to standardise processes, configurations, and procedures in cooperation with engineers in our other data centres
• Improve and extend hardware and network monitoring through automation
• Regularly update asset management tools to ensure accuracy and completeness of the lab’s hardware
• Update of equipment firmware when appropriate/needed

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• 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 from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events