Job Opportunity: Python Software Engineer at Canonical
Canonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team. The team focuses on creating the tools for certifying the proper functioning of desktops, laptops, servers, and IoT devices. The ideal candidate should be a Python developer familiar with hardware.
Certification Team Responsibilities
- Developing tools for certifying hardware for Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Desktop, and Server
- Designing hardware for independent device probing
- Creating frameworks for software tests to check every aspect of Ubuntu on the hardware
Opportunity and Team Environment
This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact on the adoption of Linux across various device categories and industries. Canonical offers a fast-paced, fun team environment with significant opportunities for learning and career development.
Role Description
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated software engineer with experience in Python development for test automation tools or Linux-based embedded hardware. The role involves pushing the industry forward by enabling new Linux-based hardware testing capabilities and expanding hardware certification efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop new features for Python-based test automation tools such as Checkbox
- Explore new methods for remote, automated testing
- Assist in building software for in-house designed testing hardware
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and protect from regressions
- Participate in international meetings with occasional travel
Required Skills And Experience
- Proficiency in Python programming language
- Quality-oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation
- Interest in test automation methodologies
- Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team
Desired Skills And Experience
- Passion for tinkering and making
- Experience in an agile environment
- Hardware testing experience, particularly in the IoT space
- Familiarity with the C programming language
About Canonical
Canonical is an international software company that collaborates with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, known as "the world's best free software platform." The company promotes a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and background.
Whatever the applicant's identity, Canonical assures fair consideration of their application.