Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Server Certification

Job Opening: Software Engineer for Server Certification Team

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

Responsibilities

• Contributing to open source testing tools like Checkbox and Testflinger
• Troubleshooting hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance issues
• Providing technical support to hardware partners
• Educating partners about tools, processes, and product roadmaps
• Supporting internal teams on customer deployments of Datacenter and Cloud products
• Working from home with occasional global travel for events

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting
• Knowledge of server-class hardware, Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts
• Customer-facing confidence

Desired Skills And Experience

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

Career Opportunity

This role offers a chance to influence the adoption of Linux on enterprise server hardware across various industries. Canonical provides a dynamic team environment with ample opportunities for learning and development. The team is centered in North and South American time zones.

Diversity and Inclusion

Canonical is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.