Canonical

Software Engineer - Secure Container Images

Canonical · Home Based - Americas; Home Based - APAC; Home based - EMEA

Posted about a month ago

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This role has been open
33 days
Canonical's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Canonical's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Canonical
low
0 stale, 0 reposted of 304 open
Hiring momentum
310 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Software Engineer focused on Secure Container Images at Canonical, you will be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, hardened container images. Your role involves designing and operating automated CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior colleagues. You will also contribute to the community by sharing expertise and maintaining the portfolio of images, ensuring they meet security and performance standards.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
3/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Proficiency in Bash and Python
  • Experience working with CI/CD systems (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Experience building container images
  • Command of at least one container management or orchestration tool (e.g. Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes)
  • Hands-on experience with Linux systems, package management, build systems, release engineering, or artifact pipelines
  • Clear communication and end-to-end ownership, spanning design, review, documentation, operation, and cross-team collaboration

Nice to have

  • A security-oriented maintenance mindset
  • An understanding of software supply chain security
  • Familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows
  • Familiarity with additional languages such as Go or Rust
  • Hands-on experience building minimal and distroless container images

What you get

  • Performance-driven annual bonus
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Bi-annual compensation review
  • Company recognition rewards
  • 40 days annual leave per annum, including public holidays and our All Company holiday periods
  • Maternity and paternity leave

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves working with a variety of container technologies and open source projects
  • Expectations for high-quality work and discipline in a remote environment

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