Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level

We are hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test and release improvements to the Ubuntu Pro client.

Ubuntu Pro is a suite of specialist services provided by Canonical. The Ubuntu Pro Client is a command‑line tool that manages all these services.

The quality and stability of the Ubuntu Pro Client is critically important, since it comes pre‑installed on every Ubuntu system. You will work with the Ubuntu Server team, alongside major cloud partners and multiple Canonical product teams to develop, test and release improvements to the Pro client. You will also be a voice in communication with our users, ensuring their needs are met.

This role requires quality‑oriented software engineering in Python and a focus on software interoperability. Excellent Python skills are a key requirement, with previous contributions to open source Python projects as an advantage. Experience in configuring apt, and knowledge of Debian packaging and general system administration is advantageous.

Applicants should be passionate about the Ubuntu project and its values, building tools used by millions of people globally.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high quality code, with unit and functional tests, to create new features
• Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and investigate to find good solutions
• Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You have extensive experience with Python on Linux
• You have interest in and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, end‑system contract management, Debian packaging, working with public or on premise clouds
• Bonus points if you have experience engaging with the open source community

• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.