About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on innovation in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. The company, which has over 1200 employees in more than 75 countries, offers a collaborative work environment that values flexibility and distributed collaboration.
This role is designed for a software engineer with a passion for open source, Linux, and large-scale web services. The IoT Data Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge telemetry and connectivity solutions, enhancing Canonical's global SaaS services that empower clients to innovate with confidence on the Ubuntu platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work remotely with a globally distributed team, promoting technical excellence and innovation.
- Design and architect high-performance service APIs for streaming data services using Python and Golang.
- Develop robust governance, auditing, and management systems for the telemetry platform, ensuring security and compliance.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to build scalable cloud-based SaaS solutions and manage containerized on-prem deployments.
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of new features, taking projects from spec to production.
- Provide technical oversight, review code and designs, and establish best practices for engineering excellence.
- Participate in high-level technical discussions, collaborating with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Experience in designing scalable backend services, messaging/data pipelines, and REST APIs using Golang or Python.
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity principles specific to IoT environments, including secure connectivity and data governance.
- Proven expertise with IAM models, encryption, access control, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Ability to design decentralized data ownership models and implement high-throughput, low-latency systems for IoT data processing.
- Familiarity with data streaming technologies (e.g., MQTT, Kafka), observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry), and industrial data exchange protocols (e.g., OPC-UA, ModBus).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
- Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Additional benefits include annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and a wellness platform.
- Opportunity for global travel to meet colleagues and attend company events.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is preferred.
