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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Canonical - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Ubuntu (Operating System), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Open Source Technology, Package Management Systems, Gitlab, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Virtual Agents, Docker - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/software-engineer-python-and-k8s/2565418 ## About the Role * You love technology and working with brilliant people * You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree * You are experienced with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations * You have hands-on experience with at least one public cloud * You are familiar with Docker and Kubernetes * You are an experienced Python programmer and enjoy challenging projects * You understand the importance of reliable software and strive to design and code to that expectation * You are organized and want your team to deliver timely, high quality software ## Description Strong Python development skills and familiarity with Kubernetes are key requirements of this role. You'll work closely with other teams in Canonical to ensure your products operate reliably, efficiently and scale to production sized workloads for our customers looking to adopt cutting-edge technology. You will participate and be responsible for ensuring sound software architecture and follow best practices in software quality, testing and documentation. The role entails * Work in Python to design and deliver open source software operations code * Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications * Learn to think rigorously about application and infrastructure reliability * Shape high quality open source monitoring and alerting infrastructure * Simplify open source operations for our customers and open source community * Demonstrate sound engineering design and testing principles in your code * Follow agile software development practices * Coach and develop your colleagues where you have insights * Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values * Work from home with global travel once or twice a year for up to 2 weeks for events, We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. * 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 Program * Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues * Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events, Mid level Mid level Cloud * Security * Software * Cybersecurity * Automation Build, ship, and maintain backend features enabling AI agents to interact with GitLab. Design GraphQL/REST APIs, extend tests (RSpec), work with PostgreSQL, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate AI tooling responsibly. 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