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# Software Engineer - Ubuntu Server Certification

- **Company:** Canonical
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Hardware Compatibility (Software Requirements), Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Open Source Technology, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Cloud Services, Shell Script, Virtualization Technology, Containerization, Lxc, Docker
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1758201/

## About the Role

* You have a good knowledge of Python and shell scripting.
 * You have knowledge of server-class hardware.
 * You know your way around Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts.
 * You are confident in a customer-facing role.

Desired skills and experience

 * Experience with test automation tools for validating hardware compatibility.
 * Knowledge of CI/CD concepts.
 * Comfortable with some virtualization or container technologies such as QEMU, KVM, LXC / LXD, Docker.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better platform for our users and customers. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of the world of Ubuntu.

## Description

Canonical is hiring a software engineer to join the Server Certification team. The Certification team develops Python based testing tools used to test Ubuntu Server on the latest enterprise hardware ensuring Ubuntu users have the best experience with their hardware. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer with a problem solving mindset, familiar with hardware., * Contribute to Canonical's open source testing tools such as Checkbox and Testflinger.

 * Troubleshoot issues related to hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance.
 * Technically support Canonical's hardware partners in their hardware certification efforts.
 * Educate the partner about Canonical's tools, processes, and product roadmaps.
 * Support Canonical's internal teams on customer deployments of Canonical's suite of Datacenter and Cloud products that utilize the partner's hardware.
 * Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times per year for internal and external events., Canonical, is hiring a software engineer to join the Server Certification team. The Certification team develops Python based testing tools used to test Ubuntu Server on the latest enterprise hardware ensuring Ubuntu users have the best experience with their hardware. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer with a problem solving mindset, familiar with hardware.


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