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System Software Engineer Python interpreter, tooling, and ecosystem



Job description

System Software Engineer - Python interpreter, tooling, and ecosystem

Location: Remote in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

Overview

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 cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT.

We are building a new team focused on the Python language and its ecosystem on Ubuntu to deliver the best Python runtime, developer experience and tooling.

This role is part of the Ubuntu Foundations team and will impact Desktop, Server, Ubuntu Core and cloud images.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Select, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Python
  • Write high-quality code to create new features
  • Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
  • Review code produced by other engineers
  • Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
  • Work from home with international travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events

Who you are

  • You have relevant Python experience, ideally in cloud-native software and Linux
  • You have experience or are interested in learning how to package software for Debian and Ubuntu
  • You are a long-time Linux user
  • Strong academic track record from both high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
  • You love technology and working with brilliant people
  • You are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
  • You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

What we offer

We offer a globally-shared compensation approach; we revisit compensation annually and provide a base salary plus a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.

We provide additional benefits that reflect our values and local needs.

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and works at the intersection of AI, IoT, and the cloud.

We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires.

Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004.

Working here challenges you to think differently and to raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.

Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.

Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Details

  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Software Development
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