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Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, Workflows, AI/ML & Analytics Join to apply for the Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, Workflows, AI/ML & Analytics role at Canonical. 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. The company is founderled, profitable and growing. We are hiring Python and Kubernetes Specialist Engineers focused on Data, Workflows, AI/ML and Analytics Solutions to join our teams building opensource solutions for public cloud and private infrastructure. As a software engineer on the team, you'll collaborate on endtoend data analytics and MLOps solutions composed of popular, opensource, machinelearning tools such as Kubeflow, MLFlow, DVC and Feast. You may also work on ETL, data governance and visualization tools like Apache Superset, dbt, workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow and Temporal, or data warehouse solutions such as Apache Trino or ClickHouse. These solutions may be run on servers or on the cloud, on machines or on Kubernetes, on developer desktops, or as web services. We serve the needs of individuals and community members as much as our Global 2000 and Fortune 500 customers; we make our primary work available free of charge and our Pro subscriptions are available to individuals for personal use at no cost. Our goal is to enable more people to enjoy the benefits of open source regardless of their circumstances. Location: This initiative spans many teams that are homebased and in multiple time zones. We believe in distributed collaboration but we also try to ensure that colleagues have company during their work hours! Successful candidates will join a team where most members and your manager are broadly in the same time zone so that you have the benefits of constant collaboration and discussion. 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, tracing Work with both Kubernetes and machineoriented opensource applications Collaborate proactively with a distributed team of engineers, designers and product managers Debug issues and interact in public 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 an alternative chosen path Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback and share ideas without hesitation Track record of going aboveandbeyond 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 multicultural, multinational organisation Thoughtfulness and selfmotivation Resultoriented, 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 Proven track record of building highly automated machinelearning solutions, data pipelines or orchestrating workflows for the cloud Handson experience with machinelearning libraries or tools 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 opensource project What we offer colleagues Distributed work environment with twiceyearly 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 longhaul 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, one of the most important opensource 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. 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Fulltime Job function Engineering and Information Technology Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr