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Overview Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.Responsibilities Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed teamWrite, test and document high quality code to create new featuresDebug issues and interact with a vibrant communityReview code produced by other engineersAttend conferences to represent Canonical and the Charmed Observability StackWork from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external eventsQualifications You love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivatedYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeYou are a skilled Python developer, preferably with a track record in open sourceYou have a working knowledge of GoYou have interest and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux, container images, Debian packaging, snap, distributed systemsBenefits Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsLocation This role will be based remotely in the EMEA and Americas regions.About Canonical 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. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Equal Opportunity Statement Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#J-18808-Ljbffr