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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Python engineer - **Company:** Canonical - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Flutter, Clean Code Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Data Stores, Debian Linux, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, OpenStack, SQL Databases, System Programming, Toolchain, Web Services, Containerization, Information Technology, Build Tools, Docker, Golang - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/canonical/jobs/5143074 ## About the Role * An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university * Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path * Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations * Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule * Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community * Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable Python * Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance * Professional written and spoken English * Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) * Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability * Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments * Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Additional skills that you might also bring * Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes * Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation * Additional languages, particularly Golang or Rust, C or C++ * Deep quality and test engineering * Web or Flutter front-end experience * REST and gRPC API experience * SQL and NoSQL data store expertise * Experience with public clouds or OpenStack * Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging * Experience with systems programming or scalable web services * Performance engineering and security experience ## Description * Write high-quality, well-designed and well-tested Python software * Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team * Display technical leadership at Canonical and in our communities * Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them * Contribute to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind * Work from home with global travel twice a year for company 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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. 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 Programme * Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues * Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events, Select... How did you perform in mathematics at high school?* Select... How did you perform in your native language at high school?* Select... Please share your rationale or evidence for the high school performance selections above. 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