Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, we are a founder‑led, profitable and growing company that values distributed collaboration, minimal office presence, and a culture of innovation.

Our mission is to reinvent the way companies manage open source information systems on public clouds and in their own data centers. We are building a community around Python‑ops code for open‑source applications running on Kubernetes, scaling real‑time automated operations to production workloads.

• Design and deliver open source software operations code in Python
• Work across the entire Linux stack: kernel, networking, storage, applications
• Think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability
• Shape open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure
• Simplify open source operations for customers and the community
• Apply sound engineering design and testing principles in code
• Follow agile software development practices
• Coach and develop colleagues where you have insights
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
• Work from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to two weeks

• Love technology and working with brilliant people
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
• Experience with Linux system administration, package management, operations
• Hands‑on experience with at least one public cloud
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experienced Python programmer who enjoys challenging projects
• Understand the importance of reliable software and design accordingly
• Organized and able to deliver timely, high‑quality software

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person sprints
• 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 Program
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of 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. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for employees, expecting excellence and the ability to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise our game.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we give your application fair consideration.