Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, AI/ML & Analytics

Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, AI/ML & Analytics

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 initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring Python and Kubernetes Specialist Engineers focused on Data, AI/ML, and Analytics Solutions to join our teams building open source solutions for public cloud and private infrastructure.

As a software engineer on the team, you'll collaborate on an end-to-end data analytics and MLOps solution composed of popular, open-source machine learning tools, such as Kubeflow, MLFlow, DVC, and Feast. You may also work on workflow, ETL, data governance, and visualization tools like Apache SuperSet, dbt, and Temporal, or data warehouse solutions such as Apache Trino or ClickHouse. Your team will own a solution from the analytics and machine learning space and integrate with solutions from other teams to build the world's best end-to-end data platform.

Location: This initiative spans many teams that are home-based and in multiple time zones. Successful candidates will join a team where most members and your manager are broadly in the same time zone.

What your day will look like:

• Develop your understanding of the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, and storage to the application layer.
• Design, build, and maintain solutions that will be deployed on public and private clouds and local workstations.
• Master distributed systems concepts such as observability, identity, and tracing.
• Work with both Kubernetes and machine-oriented open source applications.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Debug issues and interact with upstream and Ubuntu communities.
• Generate and discuss ideas, and collaborate on finding good solutions.

What we are looking for in you:

• Professional or academic software delivery using Python.
• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas.
• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results.
• Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives.
• The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues.
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation.
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.

Additional Skills That Would Be Nice To Have:

• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries or tools.
• Proven track record of building highly automated machine learning solutions for the cloud.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Working knowledge of cloud computing.
• Passionate about software quality and testing.
• Experience working on an open source project.

What we offer colleagues:

• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a 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 its 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.