Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer to join the Server Certification team. This team develops Python-based testing tools used to test Ubuntu Server on the latest enterprise hardware, ensuring that Ubuntu users have the best experience with their hardware.
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The ideal candidate is a Python developer with a problem-solving mindset, and is familiar with hardware. Additionally, the Server Certification team represents Canonical to datacenter hardware partners, collaborating with silicon companies, OEMs, ODMs, and teams within Canonical to deliver a secure, out-of-the-box Ubuntu experience on more devices.
A strong focus of the role will be the interaction between server hardware and Ubuntu Linux, making software development experience and a good understanding of configuring and troubleshooting server hardware running Linux essential.
This position is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact on the adoption of Linux on enterprise server hardware across multiple industries. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment along with many learning and development opportunities.
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote with global travel 2 to 4 times per year for internal and external events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to Canonical's open-source testing tools such as Checkbox and Testflinger.
- Troubleshoot issues related to hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance.
- Provide technical support to Canonical's hardware partners in their certification efforts.
- Educate partners about Canonical's tools, processes, and product roadmaps.
- Support Canonical's internal teams on customer deployments utilizing partner hardware.
Requirements:
- Proficient in Python and shell scripting.
- Familiar with server-class hardware.
- Knowledgeable in Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts.
- Comfortable in a customer-facing role.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with test automation tools for validating hardware compatibility.
- Knowledge of CI/CD concepts.
- Comfortable with virtualization or container technologies such as QEMU, KVM, LXC/LXD, Docker.
Diversity Statement:
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and value the diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds to create a better environment for our employees and users. We encourage everyone to be part of the world of Ubuntu.
