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Python Software Engineer
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Dubai, AE
Junior
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Summary
Join Canonical as a Python Software Engineer in the Integrations team, working remotely in EMEA on automation and open-source solutions for global tech markets.
Description
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.
The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a Python Software Engineer at any seniority level, who strives for the highest engineering quality, seeks improvements, continuously develops their skills, and applies them at work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many popular software systems, integrations technologies, and exciting open-source solutions. The Commercial Systems unit is conceived as five engineering teams that closely collaborate with other engineering and business teams at Canonical. Services designed, developed, and operated by the Commercial Systems unit are at the heart of Canonical business and Python plays an integral role in it.
The Integrations team is responsible for the automation of SAAS user management and onboarding of new data sources to the data mesh. The team designs, develops, and operates a Python-based solution to automate SAAS seat management and track spend across the application portfolio. Furthermore, the team integrates internal and external data sources into the data mesh using open-source ETL solutions, enabling more data-driven decisions in the organization.
Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
The role entails:
- Develop engineering solutions leveraging Python
- Collaborate with colleagues on technical designs and code reviews
- Deploy and operate services developed by the team
- Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
- Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
What we are looking for in you:
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
- Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
- Experience with software development in Python
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Nice-to-have skills:
- Performance engineering and security experience
- Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Temporal, or Trino
What we offer colleagues:
- 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
About Canonical:
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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home 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.
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.
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            Python Software Engineer
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Dubai, AE
Middle
Salary Range: To be discussed
Summary
Join Canonical as a Python Software Engineer for hardware certification & automation. Develop tools for Ubuntu, interfacing between hardware & software in a dynamic, global team.
Description
Canonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team, who make the tools which enable us to know that a desktop, laptop, server or IoT device is working properly.
We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer familiar with hardware.
The Certification team develops the tools needed to certify hardware as working with Ubuntu Core as well as Ubuntu Desktop and Server .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact for adoption of Linux across multiple device categories and industries.
Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities.
This team is centered in EMEA time zones, and works with colleagues on related teams in both the Americas and APAC .
We work together with silicon companies, OEMs, ODMs and teams within Canonical to ensure a smooth, secure out of the box Ubuntu experience, with success in this role leading to a great Ubuntu experience being offered on more and more devices.
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.
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.
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.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners.
- Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing.
- Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc).
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions.
- Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.
Required Skills And Experience
- Knowledge of Python programming language.
- Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation.
- Interest in test automation methodologies.
- Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.
Desired Skills And Experience
- Passion for tinkering: you are a maker.
- Experience working in an agile environment.
- Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space.
- Familiarity with the C programming language.
What is Canonical
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, 'the world's best free software platform'. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.
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.
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            Python Software Engineer
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Seeking a Python software engineer for test automation tools on Linux hardware. Develop Canonical's certification tools. Requires Python, Linux experience, and global teamwork.
Description
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.
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. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners.
- Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing.
- Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc).
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions.
- Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.
Required Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of Python programming language.
- Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation.
- Interest in test automation methodologies.
- Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Passion for tinkering: you are a maker.
- Experience working in an agile environment.
- Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space.
- Familiarity with the C programming language.
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            Python Software Engineer - Hardware
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Maintain Python tools for test automation, enable remote testing, and support hardware testing. Requires Python skills, Linux experience, and interest in automation, with international travel involved.
Description
 Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners. 
 Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing. 
 Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc). 
 Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions. 
 Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.  
 Required Skills And Experience  
 Knowledge of Python programming language. 
 Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation. 
 Interest in test automation methodologies. 
 Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions. 
 Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.  
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            Python Software Engineer- Commodities Trading Firm
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Job Type: Full time
Location: Dubai, AE
Level: Middle
Salary Range: To be discussed
Summary:
Engineer needed for Dubai firm to trade European power/gas markets, develop models in Julia/Python, deploy to the cloud, and automate trading lifecycle. Requires 2+ years experience.
Description:
Venture Search is working with a commodities proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, looking for an engineer to join their futures trading desk. You will be part of the team trading European power and gas markets and will work closely with researchers and traders helping them develop models, tools, and analytics solutions.
A large part of your day-to-day work will involve helping analysts take their models to production, and deploy them to the cloud, improving their scalability and performance. You will build and maintain tools to analyze model results, monitor them, and make trading decisions.
You will be involved in automating as much as possible of the whole trade lifecycle (analysis, trading decision, execution, position monitoring, performance review).
On the modelling side, our client uses Julia and Python. On the backend, they use Golang/C#. Our client strongly believes in using the best tools for the job and is open to changing/using new technologies if they allow them to achieve better results.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of working experience, preferably in commodity markets
- Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, NoSQL and one of GoLang/C#/C++)
- Focus on performance and reliability
- Ability to multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects effectively
- Detail-oriented and can work independently
Good to have:
- Experience in deploying models to the cloud and optimizing their performance
- Experience developing UIs to analyze and monitor model/strategy performance
- Experience with Julia programming language (they use it heavily but it is ok to learn it on the job)
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            Python Software Engineer- Commodities Trading Firm
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Full time
Dubai, AE
Middle
Salary Range: To be discussed
Summary
Join a Dubai trading firm as an engineer to develop and deploy models for European markets, using Python, Julia, Golang/C#; 2+ years experience required, preferably in commodities.
Description
Venture Search is working with a commodities proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, that is looking for an engineer to join their futures trading desk. You will be part of the team trading European power and gas markets and will work closely with researchers and traders helping them develop models, tools and analytics solutions.
A large part of your day-to-day work will be helping analysts take their models to production, and deploy them to the cloud, improving their scalability and performance. You will build and maintain tools to analyse model results, monitor them and make trading decisions. You will be involved in automating as much as possible of the whole trade lifecycle (analysis, trading decision, execution, position monitoring, performance review).
On the modelling side, our client uses Julia and Python . On the backend, they use Golang/C# . Our client strongly believes in using the best tools for the job and is open to changing/using new technologies if they allow them to achieve better results.
Requirements
- 2+ years of working experience, preferably in commodity markets
- Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, NoSQL and one of GoLang/C#/C++)
- Focus on performance and reliability
- Ability to multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects effectively
- Detail-oriented and can work independently
Good to have
- Experience in deploying models to the cloud and optimizing their performance
- Experience developing UIs to analyze and monitor model/strategy performance
- Experience with Julia programming language (they use it heavily but it is ok to learn it on the job)
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            Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team
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Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team
Posted 3 days ago
Full time
Location: Dubai, AE
Salary Range: To be discussed
Summary
Join Canonical's Certification team as a Python Software Engineer, developing tools to certify hardware with Ubuntu, enhancing Linux adoption and quality across devices in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
Description
Canonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team, who make the tools which enable us to know that a desktop, laptop, server or IoT device is working properly. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer familiar with hardware.
The Certification team develops the tools needed to certify hardware as working with Ubuntu Core as well as Ubuntu Desktop and Server. We design hardware which can be used to probe devices independently, and frameworks for software tests that check every aspect of Ubuntu on that hardware.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact for adoption of Linux across multiple device categories and industries. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities.
This team is centered in EMEA time zones, and works with colleagues on related teams in both the Americas and APAC. We work together with silicon companies, OEMs, ODMs and teams within Canonical to ensure a smooth, secure out of the box Ubuntu experience, with success in this role leading to a great Ubuntu experience being offered on more and more devices.
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.
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. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners.
- Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing.
- Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc).
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions.
- Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.
Required Skills And Experience
- Knowledge of Python programming language.
- Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation.
- Interest in test automation methodologies.
- Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.
Desired Skills And Experience
- Passion for tinkering: you are a maker.
- Experience working in an agile environment.
- Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space.
- Familiarity with the C programming language.
What is Canonical
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, 'the world's best free software platform'. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.
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.
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Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team
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Dubai, AE
Middle
Salary Range: To be discussed
Summary
Canonical seeks a Python Software Engineer for its Certification team to develop tools for hardware certification with Ubuntu. This is an opportunity to impact Linux adoption across devices.
Description
Canonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team, who make the tools which enable us to know that a desktop, laptop, server or IoT device is working properly. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer familiar with hardware.
The Certification team develops the tools needed to certify hardware as working with Ubuntu Core as well as Ubuntu Desktop and Server: We design hardware which can be used to probe devices independently, and frameworks for software tests that check every aspect of Ubuntu on that hardware. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact for adoption of Linux across multiple device categories and industries.
Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities. This team is centered in EMEA time zones and works with colleagues on related teams in both the Americas and APAC.
We work together with silicon companies, OEMs, ODMs and teams within Canonical to ensure a smooth, secure out of the box Ubuntu experience, with success in this role leading to a great Ubuntu experience being offered on more and more devices.
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.
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. 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.
Role description
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.
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. 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.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners.
- Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing.
- Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc).
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions.
- Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.
Required Skills And Experience
- Knowledge of Python programming language.
- Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation.
- Interest in test automation methodologies.
- Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.
Desired Skills And Experience
- Passion for tinkering: you are a maker.
- Experience working in an agile environment.
- Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space.
- Familiarity with the C programming language.
What is Canonical
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, 'the world's best free software platform'. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.
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.
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            Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team
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Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification TeamFull time
Dubai, AE
Middle
Salary Range: To be discussed
SummaryCanonical seeks a Python Software Engineer for their Certification team to develop tools for certifying hardware with Ubuntu, enhancing Linux adoption across various devices.
DescriptionCanonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team, who make the tools which enable us to know that a desktop, laptop, server or IoT device is working properly. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer familiar with hardware.
Role descriptionWe 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.
Key responsibilities- Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners.
- Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing.
- Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc).
- Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions.
- Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.
- Knowledge of Python programming language.
- Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation.
- Interest in test automation methodologies.
- Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.
- Passion for tinkering: you are a maker.
- Experience working in an agile environment.
- Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space.
- Familiarity with the C programming language.
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, 'the world's best free software platform' . Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.
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.
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            Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team
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Python Software Engineer - Ubuntu Hardware Certification Team
Full time
Dubai, AE
Middle
Salary Range: To be discussed
Summary
Join Canonical as a Python Software Engineer to develop and maintain tools for certifying Ubuntu hardware. Work globally, innovate testing, and improve Linux experiences.
Description
Canonical is hiring a Python Software Engineer to join the Certification team, who make the tools which enable us to know that a desktop, laptop, server or IoT device is working properly. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer familiar with hardware. The Certification team develops the tools needed to certify hardware as working with Ubuntu Core as well as Ubuntu Desktop and Server: We design hardware which can be used to probe devices independently and frameworks for software tests that check every aspect of Ubuntu on that hardware.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact for the adoption of Linux across multiple device categories and industries. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities. This team is centered in EMEA time zones, and works with colleagues on related teams in both the Americas and APAC. We work together with silicon companies, OEMs, ODMs and teams within Canonical to ensure a smooth, secure out of the box Ubuntu experience, with success in this role leading to a great Ubuntu experience being offered on more and more devices.
 Role description  
 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. 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. We seek out continuous process and tooling improvements as part of expanding the certification test suites, ultimately to improve the quality of the Linux experience felt by millions of Linux end users.  
 Key responsibilities  
 Maintain and develop new features to our Python based test automation tools like Checkbox, used by both in-house teams and industry partners. 
 Invent new ways to enable remote, automated testing. 
 Help build the software counterpart to in-house designed testing hardware to help test device enablement (graphics, hotplug, bluetooth, etc). 
 Write functional and performance tests to support hardware enablement and to protect from regressions. 
 Participate in meetings involving international travel 2-3 times per year.  
 Required Skills And Experience  
 Knowledge of Python programming language. 
 Quality oriented, pragmatic approach to software design and implementation. 
 Interest in test automation methodologies. 
 Previous experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions. 
 Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team.  
 Desired Skills And Experience  
 Passion for tinkering: you are a maker. 
 Experience working in an agile environment. 
 Hardware testing experience, for example in the IoT space. 
 Familiarity with the C programming language.  
 What is Canonical  
 Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, 'the world's best free software platform'. Our services help businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu. 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.  
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