canonical
Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)
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
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.