Linux Test Engineer

20 hours ago


Muscat, Muscat, Oman Canonical Full time

Career Opportunity

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Canonical is hiring a skilled software engineer to join our Certification team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of open-source certification tools and participate in innovation projects that aim to improve the quality of Linux experience for millions of users.

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Main Responsibilities

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  • Develop and maintain test automation tools to support our certification efforts.
  • Invent new methods for remote, automated testing to expand our certification capabilities.
  • Collaborate on the development of software solutions for in-house designed testing hardware to support device enablement.
  • Write functional and performance tests to ensure hardware compatibility and prevent regressions.
  • Participate in international meetings, with occasional travel required.

Requirements

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  • Proficiency in Python programming language.
  • A pragmatic approach to software design and implementation, with a focus on quality.
  • Interest in test automation methodologies.
  • Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
  • Ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team.

Bonus Requirements

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  • Past experience with agile development environments.
  • Familiarity with the C programming language.
  • Hardware testing experience, particularly in the IoT space.

About Us

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We believe that technology should be accessible to everyone, which is why we develop Ubuntu, a free and highly regarded software platform. At Canonical, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of experts who share your passion for innovation and customer satisfaction.



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