Canonical is Hiring
Canonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team. The team develops tools for certifying hardware as working with Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Desktop, and Server. The ideal candidate is a Python developer familiar with hardware and with a desire to impact the adoption of Linux across multiple device categories and industries.
Role Description
The role involves developing and maintaining Canonical's open source certification tools, supporting the creation of hardware solutions for test automation, and automating existing processes. Responsibilities also include maintaining and developing new features for Python-based test automation tools, enabling remote, automated testing, and writing functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop new features to Python-based test automation tools like Checkbox
- Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing
- Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement
- Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year
Required Skills And Experience
- Knowledge of Python programming language
- Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation
- Interest in test automation methodologies
- Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team
Desired Skills And Experience
- Passion for tinkering: you are a maker
- Experience working in an agile environment
- Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space
- Familiarity with the C programming language
What is Canonical?
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, "the world's best free software platform". Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu. Canonical fosters a workplace free from discrimination, and believes that diversity creates a better work environment and better products.