Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team
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Canonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team, which develops tools to verify hardware compatibility with Ubuntu across desktops, laptops, servers, and IoT devices. The team works at the intersection of hardware and software, making familiarity with hardware essential for the candidate.
The Certification team creates tools for certifying hardware with Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Desktop, and Server: . We design hardware probes and frameworks for software testing that ensure Ubuntu runs correctly on various devices.
This role offers an opportunity to impact Linux adoption across multiple device categories and industries. Canonical provides a dynamic, learning-rich environment, with the team primarily based in EMEA time zones, collaborating with colleagues in the Americas and APAC.
We work closely with silicon manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, and internal teams to ensure a seamless, secure Ubuntu experience out of the box, expanding Ubuntu's presence on diverse devices.
Role descriptionWe seek a self-motivated Python developer to work on test automation tools and Linux-based embedded hardware. The role involves developing and maintaining Canonical's open-source certification tools, creating hardware solutions for test automation, and enhancing existing processes to improve Linux user experience.
Key responsibilities- Maintain and develop features for Python-based test automation tools like Checkbox, used internally and by industry partners.
- Innovate methods for remote, automated testing.
- Develop software for in-house testing hardware related to device features such as graphics, hotplug, and Bluetooth.
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and regression prevention.
- Participate in international meetings, with occasional travel 2-3 times per year.
- Proficiency in Python programming.
- A pragmatic, quality-focused approach to software development.
- Interest in test automation methodologies.
- Experience with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
- Ability to work effectively within a globally distributed team.
- Passion for tinkering and making.
- Experience in agile development environments.
- Hardware testing experience, such as in IoT.
- Familiarity with C programming language.
About Canonical
Canonical is an international software company collaborating with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's leading free software platform. Our services help organizations reduce costs, enhance security, and improve efficiency with Ubuntu.
We promote a diverse workplace, valuing different experiences and perspectives. All applications are considered fairly regardless of background or identity.
#J-18808-LjbffrEngineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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.
We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead one of our teams that work closely with Amazon, Microsoft, Google and other world-class cloud partners to optimize Ubuntu for their infrastructure. Our team builds, tests, and publishes the base Ubuntu images used by millions to ensure optimal performance and security in their cloud estate. We aim to deliver the very best public cloud VM experience, as well as specialized images for specific purposes on each cloud. Our goal is to celebrate and enable their particular points of differentiation on their clouds, while also ensure a common operating experience for their users.
As an engineering manager you need to bring both technical and management skills to the leadership of your team. You will also need to represent the team in direct partner engagement. You'll be responsible for the stability and functionality that our cloud users have come to expect. You will strive to automate the delivery of existing and new Ubuntu image products applied to all modern workloads from web servers to GPU-aided AI for servers, VM's and containers.
As an engineering manager at Canonical your primary responsibility is to the people you support: ensuring that they are growing as engineers, doing valuable work, and generally having a great time at Canonical. As a lead for strong engineers, technical leadership and a solid background in software development is a must, so that you're able to challenge and grow your team members. You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
We work in Python and Golang, and expect engineering managers to be fluent in the language, architecture and components that their team is building with. Code reviews and architectural leadership are part of the job. As manager, the commitment to healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality and performance optimisation are equally important technical responsibilities, as is the requirement for fair and clear management, and the obligation to ensure a high performing team.
The role entails
- Build and lead a team of engineers in your and similar timezones
- Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
- Demonstrate sound engineering principles and directly contribute toward your team's goals
- Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
- Lead modern, agile software development practices
- Ensure a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
- Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation
- Build automated, highly reliable image delivery, testing and publication pipelines
- Engage with many other teams at Canonical, as well as the open source community and commercial partners
- Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events
- You love to mentor, develop and grow people, and have a track record of doing it
- You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
- You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
- You have experience and commitment to agile development methodologies
- You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
- Software development experience in Python or Golang
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Practical experience with at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- 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
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; in order 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.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
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.
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#J-18808-LjbffrSoftware Engineer
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Radicalhire, Saudi Arabia
Our Client is a leading solutions provider in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, offering a wide range of solutions such as E-Learning, Document Management, and Customized Educational Solutions. They are authorized partners and resellers for WebCT, providing a world-leading course management system along with other tools for complete web-based learning solutions to higher education, K12, and corporate e-learning. In an effort to enhance their presence and solution provisioning, our client is looking to hire qualified professionals.
Job Specification- Bachelor of Computer Science
- 2-3 years experience
- .Net and SQL Experience is a must
- Knowledge of Document Management Systems is an asset
- Good verbal and written English
Senior Software Engineer
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OUR VALUABLE CLIENT REQUIRED SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER,
He should have Lead software systems and/or subsystems development for assigned projects/releases to assure delivery within scope and required quality.
- Significant practical experience in software development or IT implementation/design.
- Good analytical skills.
- Ability to persuade others.
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#J-18808-LjbffrField Software Engineer - Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi
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- Understanding and hands on experience with popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINX.
- Discuss detailed architecture, designing complex solutions and guiding customers to successful data-center infrastructure operations
- Engage early on in the pre-sales process and remain engaged throughout the delivery phase
If you have a passion for the latest open source technologies, cloud-native development, data-center technologies such as Openstack, Kubernetes, Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and computer networking, you will love the Field Engineer role at Canonical.
**The successful Field Software Engineer will have**:
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- 3 years of Linux development experience
- 3-5 years of professional experience with either OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph and/or Ubuntu
- Must be able to speak English fluently
- Strong background contributing code in Python and/or Go to open source projects in the cloud or devices area
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- High motivation, ability to multi-task and follow-up reliably on commitments
- Interest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needs
- Experience with or willingness to learn new technologies, including LXD, Snaps, MAAS, Juju and Ubuntu
- Ability to travel globally for periods up to two weeks; up to 50% of travel time (pending on covid-19 restrictions)
**Nice to have**:
- Second language - French, German, Italian or Spanish
- Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status._
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