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. 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 significant than raw performance.

We hire Python Developers with a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge technologies. At Canonical, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions through high-quality, idiomatic Python code.

These may be intended to run on servers, or on Kubernetes, or on the desktop, or as web services for Ubuntu clients. Additionally, this role will give you the opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community. 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

Display technical leadership at Canonical and in our communities

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

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





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

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)

Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

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

Deep quality and test engineering

Web or Flutter front-end experience

SQL and NoSQL data store expertise

Experience with public clouds or OpenStack

Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging

Experience with systems programming or scalable web services

Performance engineering and security experience

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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. 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

Employee Assistance Programme

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. LI-remote

📌 Remote Python Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Canonical
📍 Canada