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. Our customers include world-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. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
What you will do
- Write high-quality, well-designed and well-tested Python software
- Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
- 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
What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsWell-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to scheduleProfessional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and communityExperience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable PythonConscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performanceProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks eachAdditional skills that you might also bring
Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker and KubernetesUnderstanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilationAdditional languages, particularly Golang or Rust, C or C++Deep quality and test engineeringWeb or Flutter front-end experienceREST and gRPC API experienceSQL and NoSQL data store expertiseExperience with public clouds or OpenStackExperience with Debian / Ubuntu packagingExperience with systems programming or scalable web servicesPerformance engineering and security experienceWhat we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical
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.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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