Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Python - Container Images Join to apply for the Software Engineer – Python – Container Images 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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We work with world‑leading public cloud and silicon providers and other industry leaders. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and a largely remote work model, teams meet two to four times yearly in person. Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu‑based container images to simplify open‑source application deployment. These images will be free to use with long‑term security commitments and engineered for performance, security and usability. We operate openly and welcome community participation. Responsibilities Build robust, scalable, leading‑edge container images. Work on automated CI/CD processes for building, testing and publishing our container images. Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud‑native compatibility. Participate in strong engineering processes through code and architectural review. Contribute, both as a user and developer, to the improvement of our Python‑ and Go‑based container‑building tools. Provide technical feedback for the team's decision‑making process. Engage with the open‑source community as a subject‑matter expert. Write documentation and grow our knowledge base. Work in a collaborative, agile and globally distributed environment. Mentor junior team members and help with hiring. Work from home with up to 15% global travel for events. Qualifications Knowledgeable and passionate about software development. Team player with experience in collaborative development. Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse CI). Familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows. Track record of delivering timely, high‑quality software. Experience building container images. Mastery of at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with Python. Experience with Linux systems administration and package management. Strong written and verbal communication for conveying technical concepts. Clarity in technical and engineering discussions. Belief in sharing knowledge. Skills ranging from graduate to mid‑senior software engineer. Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or related field. Benefits Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints. 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. Senior level: Mid‑Senior Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development Location: EMEA 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x. Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in Bordeaux, Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, France. #J-18808-Ljbffr