Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level 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.

The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. We are hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test and release improvements to the Ubuntu Pro client.

Whether for enterprise customers deploying systems at scale or users who want security patching for their personal Ubuntu LTS at home, the Ubuntu Pro Client is the command-line tool that manages all these services.

The quality and stability of the Ubuntu Pro Client is critically important, since it comes pre-installed on every Ubuntu system. You will also be a voice in communication with our users, ensuring their needs are met.

This role requires quality-oriented software engineering in Python and a focus on software interoperability over a vast range of target releases and environments.

Excellent

Python skills are a key requirement, with previous contributions to open source Python projects being an advantage. therefore, experience in configuring apt, and knowledge of deb packaging and general system administration is advantageous in this role.

Applicants should be passionate about the Ubuntu project and its values and about building tools that are used by millions of people around the world. A personal interest and emphasis on quality, thinking of edge cases, ease of use, documentation, and careful community coordination is important.



applicants should be ready to work with the whole spectrum of end users and help guide engineering best practices with all of them in mind.

Write high quality code, with unit and functional tests, to create current features

Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them

Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable

You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

You have extensive experience with Python on Linux

Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, end-system contract management, Debian packaging, working with public or on premise clouds

Bonus points if you have experience engaging with the open source community

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

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.

Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.

📌 Software Developer (Contract) - Work From Home (Montreal)
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