Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Server Certification

Job Opportunity at Canonical

Canonical is looking for a software engineer to join the Server Certification team. The team focuses on developing Python-based testing tools to ensure a smooth Ubuntu Server experience on enterprise hardware.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to open-source testing tools like Checkbox and Testflinger
• Troubleshoot hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance issues
• Provide technical support to hardware partners
• Educate partners on Canonical's tools and product roadmaps
• Support internal teams on customer deployments of Datacenter and Cloud products
• Remote work with occasional global travel for events

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting
• Knowledge of server-class hardware, Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts
• Comfortable in a customer-facing role

Desired Skills And Experience

• Experience with test automation tools
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts
• Familiarity with virtualization or container technologies such as QEMU, KVM, LXC / LXD, Docker

Diversity and Inclusion

Canonical is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and background. Everyone is encouraged to be part of the world of Ubuntu.