7 Packaging jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Our manufacturing facility is looking for a Packaging Operator. In this position, you will operate our packaging equipment to prepare products for shipment. After packaging the products, you will be responsible for labeling and stacking them on pallets for transport. Although you may not be on the production assembly line, you should report any quality control issues you notice before packaging items. Applicants should be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and standing for extended periods of time.

Software Engineer /Python/Linux/Packaging/

Full time

Dubai, AE

Middle

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary

Canonical offers an opportunity for software engineers to impact developer tools, specializing in Python, snaps, and charms, with benefits of remote work and a focus on equity and diversity.

Description

Canonical delivers open source software to millions of Linux, Windows and Mac machines through Ubuntu and the wider Canonical ecosystem. We are expanding our scope, to help developers ship their software efficiently to clouds and IoT devices.

This is an opportunity for a talented software engineer with a passion for developer experience and build tooling to have a positive impact on the day-to-day workflow of thousands of snap and charm publishers.

To be successful on this team you'll need to be interested in packaging formats, build systems and automation that can simplify the lives of developers and engineers trying to ship software to the widest possible audience.

We design and maintain specialist Python tools to support the developer build and publication process. The team takes responsibility for tooling that builds snaps, charms and more recently, rocks (OCI images).

Snapcraft allows developers to deliver app updates to millions of Linux systems automatically, eliminating the long tail of supported releases and complex install instructions. Snapcraft enables thousands of applications from over a thousand developers, including well-recognised names like Spotify, Slack, and Microsoft.

Likewise, Charmcraft enables collaboration between charmed operator developers, and publication on Charmhub, home of the Charmed Operator Collection. Charmed Operators enable developers to package software like databases, event queues, caches, observability tools, identity tools and more, right alongside the operations code that enables teams to integrate and operate that software at scale from Day 0 to Day 1,000, and beyond.

What we are looking for in you

1. You have expertise in Python.
2. You have a strong understanding of the makeup of a modern GNU/Linux distribution.
3. You have a good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation.
4. Experience working with container technology, such as Docker, Kubernetes and LXD.
5. Use your familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems to extend the snap build ecosystem.
6. Work with external open source and commercial projects to understand how we can better serve community needs.

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation.

Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce. In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.

Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.

Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!

Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'

Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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.

Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Software Engineer /Python/Linux/Packaging/

Posted 3 days ago

Full time

Dubai, AE

Middle

Salary Range: To be discussed

Full Job Description

Summary

Canonical, a pioneer in open source, seeks a software engineer to enhance developer tools, focusing on Python, Linux, and build systems. Offers global opportunity, remote work, and growth.

Description

Canonical delivers open source software to millions of Linux, Windows and Mac machines through Ubuntu and the wider Canonical ecosystem. We are expanding our scope, to help developers ship their software efficiently to clouds and IoT devices. This is an opportunity for a talented software engineer with a passion for developer experience and build tooling to have a positive impact on the day-to-day workflow of thousands of snap and charm publishers.

To be successful on this team you'll need to be interested in packaging formats, build systems and automation that can simplify the lives of developers and engineers trying to ship software to the widest possible audience. We design and maintain specialist Python tools to support the developer build and publication process. The team takes responsibility for tooling that builds snaps, charms and more recently, rocks (OCI images).

What we are looking for in you

1. You have expertise in Python.
2. You have a strong understanding of the makeup of a modern GNU/Linux distribution.
3. You have a good understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation.
4. Experience working with container technology, such as Docker, Kubernetes and LXD.
5. Use your familiarity with languages, toolchains, frameworks, integrations, and CI systems to extend the snap build ecosystem.
6. Work with external open source and commercial projects to understand how we can better serve community needs.

What we offer you

1. Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills.
2. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation.
3. Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
4. Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
5. Annual compensation review
6. Recognition rewards
7. Annual holiday leave
8. Parental Leave
9. Employee Assistance Programme
10. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
11. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Sales Director, Fragrance Primary Packaging

Are you a strategic and technical Sales leader who can drive B2B business growth?

Do you have all the right contacts to open up new business across Middle East markets ?

This is a very special opportunity for an impressive B2B Sales professional with hands-on experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council markets. In this strategic role with a global packaging innovation company, you will spearhead fragrance packaging expansion across the Middle East, building presence and profits within the thriving beauty and fragrance sector.

Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in Arabic a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the company’s Brand and Commercial Ambassador across the region
• Develop and execute commercial strategy for fragrance packaging across the Middle East
• Build a pipeline of regional fragrance brands, niche houses, and contract manufacturers
• Lead the complete B2B sales cycle, from prospecting to contract closure
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver custom packaging solutions
• Provide sales forecasting, margin analysis, and strategic account reporting
• Represent the company at industry exhibitions and client meetings
• Identify emerging trends to inform product innovation and development

Candidate Requirements:

• Significant experience in B2B sales, including primary fragrance packaging, and strong contacts within the Middle East fragrance industry
• Technical understanding of component materials and decoration processes
• Experience of working with SMEs and extended sales cycles

To apply, visit the career page of the company’s website.