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CanonicalSoftware Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)
Canonical is looking for people proficient in Python, packaging and Linux to improve everyday work for the many people who publish snaps, rocks and charms. The…
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Canonical is looking for people proficient in Python, packaging and Linux to improve everyday work for the many people who publish snaps, rocks and charms. The team builds and maintains specialist Python tools that help developers build and release their software. Its responsibilities include the tooling for snaps, charms and rocks, which are the packaging formats for apps, charmed operators and container images. Snapcraft lets developers push application updates automatically…
Job Description
Canonical is looking for people proficient in Python, packaging and Linux to improve everyday work for the many people who publish snaps, rocks and charms. The team builds and maintains specialist Python tools that help developers build and release their software. Its responsibilities include the tooling for snaps, charms and rocks, which are the packaging formats for apps, charmed operators and container images.
Snapcraft lets developers push application updates automatically to millions of Linux machines, which removes the long tail of old releases and complicated install steps. Charmcraft supports the community of charmed operator authors and publication on Charmhub. Rockcraft gives container developers a way to build production-grade Ubuntu images with an opinionated, security-focused design and a consistent experience across all rocks. This post fits people curious about packaging formats, build tooling and the automation that delivers software to users.
Applicants need expertise in Python and a clear understanding of how a modern GNU/Linux distribution is assembled. Familiarity with build tooling and toolchains, cross-compilation included, is required, and experience with container platforms like Docker, Kubernetes or LXD is expected. Engineers will apply their knowledge of languages, toolchains, frameworks and CI systems to grow the snap ecosystem, and will talk with outside upstream and vendor-backed projects to see how the tools can serve those communities more effectively.
Canonical is a global software company behind Ubuntu, serving major cloud and chip vendors. The company is remote-first and has more than 1,000 colleagues in over 70 countries.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve Python tools for building and publishing snaps, charms and rocks
- Grow the snap build ecosystem by applying toolchain, framework, integration and CI know-how
- Work with outside upstream and vendor-backed projects to understand community needs
- Simplify build and publication steps for developers
Requirements
- Expertise in Python
- Clear grasp of how a modern GNU/Linux distribution is put together
- Solid familiarity with build tooling and toolchains, including cross-compilation
- Experience with container platforms like Docker, Kubernetes or LXD
Qualifications
- Curiosity about packaging formats, build tooling and developer automation
- Familiarity with CI systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- Remote working, with in-person team sprints twice a year
- USD 2,000 yearly budget for learning and development
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee assistance and wellness programme
- Opportunities to visit new cities to meet colleagues
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Is the role remote?
Yes, the posting describes it as a remote role.
What technical skills are needed?
Python expertise, a sound grasp of GNU/Linux distributions, a solid sense of build tooling and toolchains, and container experience with Docker, Kubernetes or LXD are required.
What does the team build?
The team builds and maintains Python tools for building and publishing snaps, charms and rocks.
Does the posting state a salary?
No salary figure is given. Base pay depends on location, experience, knowledge and skills.
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