Job Title: Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer Company Overview: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. Job Description: We are hiring Python and Kubernetes Specialist Engineers focused on Data, AI/ML and Analytics Solutions to join our teams building open source solutions for public cloud and private infrastructure. - Develop your understanding of the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, and storage, to the application layer. - Design, build and maintain solutions that will be deployed on public and private clouds and local workstations. - Master distributed systems concepts such as observability, identity, tracing. - Work with both Kubernetes and machine-oriented open source applications. - Collaborate proactively with a distributed team of engineers, designers and product managers. - Debug issues and interact in public with upstream and Ubuntu communities. Requirements: Professional or academic software delivery using Python. - Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university. - Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path. - Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation. - Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results. - Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives. - The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues. - Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills. - Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred). - Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. - Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation. - Thoughtfulness and self-motivation. - Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments. Additional Skills: The following skills may be helpful to you in the role, but we don't expect everyone to bring all of them. - Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries, or tools. - Proven track record of building highly automated machine learning solutions for the cloud. - Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.). - Experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). - Working knowledge of cloud computing. - Passionate about software quality and testing. - Experience working on an open source project. What We Offer: We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. - 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. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. - Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.