Python Engineer - Data Center Hardware Integration (Taipei) at Canonical

Canonical is seeking a Python Engineer to join their team. The role involves managing and operating the Taipei lab, a central point for Ubuntu server certification of US-based silicon and server designs. The engineer will develop data center automation tooling (MAAS) and integrate it with testing software.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and automate a server lab with the latest hardware.
• Develop MAAS software for server and network hardware.
• Expand MAAS functionality by integrating with testing software.
• Manage the physical setup of the lab and ensure it is well-organized.
• Standardize processes and configurations with engineers in other data centers.
• Improve hardware monitoring through automation.
• Update asset management tools.
• Update equipment firmware.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience in Python programming .
• Experience in Linux administration.
• Experience with rack and virtual systems.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a distributed team.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year.

What Canonical Offers:

• Distributed work environment.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Recognition rewards
• Opportunity to travel to new locations