Overview

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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Job position: Python Software Engineer – Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  1. We are looking for a self-motivated software engineer with experience developing in Python, to work on test automation tools or Linux based embedded hardware. This role offers an exciting opportunity to push the industry forward by enabling entirely new Linux based hardware testing capabilities, scaling up hardware certification efforts and allowing for deeper test coverage.
  2. The role involves the development and maintenance of Canonical’s open source certification tools, supporting the creation of hardware solutions for test automation, and automating our existing processes.
  3. We seek out continuous process and tooling improvements as part of expanding the certification test suites, ultimately to improve the quality of Linux experience felt by millions of Linux end users.

Job  Responsibilities

  1. Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like  Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners.
  2. Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing.
  3. Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc).
  4. Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions.
  5. Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.

Job Requirements
Required skills and experience:

  1. Knowledge of Python programming language.
  2. Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation.
  3. Interest in test automation methodologies.
  4. Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
  5. Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.

Desired skills and experience:

  1. Passion for tinkering: you are a maker.
  2. Experience working in an agile environment.
  3. Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space.
  4. Familiarity with the C programming language.

Application Deadline
24th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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