canonical

Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)

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At a Glance

Location
Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA
Work Regime
remote
Department
Engineering
Posted
2026-03-31T10:29:47-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

DockerKubernetesLinuxPython

Requirements

You have expertise in Python.

You have a strong understanding of the makeup of a modern GNU/Linux distribution.

You have a good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation.

Experience working with container technology, such as Docker, Kubernetes and LXD.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.

Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!

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

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

About the Company

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. 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. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. 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.