Job Opportunity at Canonical
Canonical is looking to hire a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team, with a focus on developing tools for ensuring the proper functionality of desktops, laptops, servers, and IoT devices.
The ideal candidate is a Python developer familiar with hardware and will play a crucial role in certifying hardware to work with Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Desktop, and Server.
Role Description
The role involves the development and maintenance of Canonical's open source certification tools, supporting the creation of hardware solutions for test automation, and automating existing processes. The position offers an exciting opportunity to push the industry forward by enabling entirely new Linux-based hardware testing capabilities. It also involves scaling up hardware certification efforts and allowing for deeper test coverage.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop new features for Python-based test automation tools like Checkbox
- Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing
- Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and protect from regressions
- Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year
Required Skills And Experience
- Knowledge of 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: you are a maker
- Experience working in an agile environment
- Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space
- Familiarity with the C programming language
About Canonical
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu. The company aims to provide businesses worldwide with the world's best free software platform, helping them to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security.
Canonical fosters a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and background.