Python Software Engineer

Canonical is Hiring a Python Software Engineer

Canonical is currently seeking a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team. The ideal candidate should be a Python developer familiar with hardware, as the team works at the interface of hardware and software.

The Certification team is responsible for developing the tools needed to certify hardware as working with Ubuntu Core, as well as Ubuntu Desktop and Server. This includes designing hardware for independent device probing, as well as creating frameworks for software tests that check every aspect of Ubuntu on that hardware.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the adoption of Linux across various device categories and industries. It also offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and ample career development opportunities. The team operates within EMEA time zones and collaborates with colleagues in the Americas and APAC.

Role Description

The role requires 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, scaling up hardware certification efforts, and expanding test coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop new features for Python-based test automation tools such as Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners.
• Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing.
• Assist in building the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (e.g. graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc.).
• Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and protect from regressions.
• Participate in international meetings involving 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 and making.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Hardware testing experience, particularly in the IoT space.
• Familiarity with the C programming language.

What is Canonical?

Canonical is an international software company that collaborates with the open-source community to deliver the Ubuntu platform. The company's services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu.

Canonical fosters a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and background to create a better work environment and better products. The company promises fair consideration for all applications regardless of identity.