Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)

Summary

Join Canonical as a talented software engineer to have a positive impact on the day-to-day workflow of thousands of snap and charm publishers.

Requirements

• Have expertise in Python
• Have a strong understanding of the makeup of a modern GNU/Linux distribution
• Have a good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
• Experience working with container technology, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and LXD

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain specialist Python tools to support the developer build and publication process
• Take responsibility for tooling that builds snaps, charms, and more recently, rocks (OCI images)
• Use your familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems to extend the snap build ecosystem
• Work with external open source and commercial projects to understand how we can better serve community needs

Benefits

• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme