Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Server Certification

Job Opportunity at Canonical

Canonical is hiring a software engineer to join the Server Certification team. The team is responsible for developing Python-based testing tools to ensure Ubuntu Server's compatibility and performance on enterprise hardware. The ideal candidate should have Python development experience and be familiar with hardware configurations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Canonical's open source testing tools such as Checkbox and Testflinger.
• Troubleshoot issues related to hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance.
• Technically support Canonical's hardware partners in their hardware certification efforts.
• Educate partners about Canonical's tools, processes, and product roadmaps.
• Support Canonical's internal teams on customer deployments of Datacenter and Cloud products.
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times per year for internal and external events.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of Python and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with server-class hardware.
• Understanding of Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts.
• Confidence in a customer-facing role.

Desired Skills And Experience

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

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Canonical values diversity of experience, perspectives, and background. They believe it leads to a better environment for employees and a better platform for users and customers. Canonical encourages everyone to be part of the world of Ubuntu.