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CanonicalSoftware Engineer - Cloud Images
Canonical is recruiting a Software Engineer for its Cloud Images group, a remote, full-time post. The work revolves around Linux images for public clouds, the pipelines…
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Canonical is recruiting a Software Engineer for its Cloud Images group, a remote, full-time post. The work revolves around Linux images for public clouds, the pipelines that build and ship them, and automation tooling for open source projects. Success means helping Ubuntu become the leading option on the major clouds, with day-to-day collaboration alongside large cloud vendors such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google. The engineer's time is divided among four…
Job Description
Canonical is recruiting a Software Engineer for its Cloud Images group, a remote, full-time post. The work revolves around Linux images for public clouds, the pipelines that build and ship them, and automation tooling for open source projects. Success means helping Ubuntu become the leading option on the major clouds, with day-to-day collaboration alongside large cloud vendors such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google.
The engineer's time is divided among four areas: writing build-system code in Python, Jenkins and shell; adding cloud features to Ubuntu Server; keeping continuous delivery pipelines running; and working directly with cloud partners. Products in scope run from web servers to GPU-driven AI on physical servers, virtual machines and containers, and the role connects them with native cloud services.
The posting targets someone who blends software development with delivery and infrastructure skills and works productively across time zones. Canonical is a remote-first company founded in 2004 that reviews pay each year and offers a performance-linked bonus.
Responsibilities
- Create automated, dependable pipelines that test, deliver and publish images
- Plan and build Ubuntu features that benefit users on public clouds
- Code new capabilities to a high standard and track down bugs to fix them
- Architect complicated systems and cloud integrations
- Review teammates' code and join design debates
- Coordinate with teams across Canonical, open source contributors and commercial partners
Requirements
- Hands-on work with public cloud platforms
- Solid Python development on Linux
- Degree or equivalent in computing, STEM or a closely related area
- Working familiarity with at least three areas such as containers, DevOps tooling, open source projects, APIs, Linux administration, Python packaging or cloud-hosted apps
- Able to travel globally for internal and external events, with trips lasting two to four weeks
Qualifications
- Adaptable, articulate, accountable and curious
- Thoughtful, resourceful and self-directed
- Passion for technology and for working alongside strong peers
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual performance-driven bonus
- USD 2,000 yearly learning allowance
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Annual holiday, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee assistance programme
- Two in-person team sprints per year, plus trips to visit colleagues in new cities
- Priority Pass access plus upgrades on long-haul company trips
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I work from home?
Yes. The listing is marked remote, and travel for company events lasting two to four weeks is part of the job.
Is it full-time?
Yes, the listing is for full-time work.
Which programming skills count most?
Python on Linux is the core requirement. The posting also values build tooling, API work and cloud-based application experience.
Is compensation listed?
No figure is given. The posting says pay takes location, experience and performance into account.
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