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[Remote] Software Engineer - Cloud Images

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. They are hiring a Software Engineer to work on Linux, cloud infrastructure, pipelines and automation, focusing on making Ubuntu the best platform in the clouds by collaborating with major cloud partners and automating product delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
  • Design, build and integrate new features and enhancements into Ubuntu that will support users of Ubuntu in public clouds
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Write high quality code to create new features
  • Design and architect complex new systems and integrations with the clouds
  • Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
  • Review code produced by other engineers and participate in design discussions
  • Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
  • Engage with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners

Skills

  • You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
  • You have practical experience with public clouds
  • At least experience in Python software development on Linux
  • You love technology and working with brilliant people
  • You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
  • You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
  • Interest and experience with at least 3 of the following: containers (docker, kubernetes, etc.), devops automation, open source projects, APIs, Linux systems administration, Python packaging, cloud-based applications

Benefits

  • 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

Company Overview

  • Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, delivers trusted open source for everyone and provides security, support and services to enterprises. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.canonical.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Canonical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.