Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. As a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, we have a team of over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, mainly working remotely. We are looking for a passionate software engineer focused on open source software, Linux, and Web Services at scale to help us develop cutting-edge telemetry and connectivity solutions, enhancing global SaaS services.
In this role, you will:
- Work remotely with a globally distributed team, fostering innovation and driving technical excellence.
- Design and architect high-performance service APIs using Python and Golang.
- Develop governance, auditing, and management systems within our telemetry platform.
- Collaborate with the infrastructure team to build scalable cloud-based SaaS solutions and containerized on-prem deployments.
- Lead design, implementation, and optimization of new features from spec to production.
- Provide technical oversight and review code and designs.
What We Are Looking For:
- Expertise in designing scalable backend services, messaging/data pipelines, and REST APIs with Golang or Python.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, especially related to IoT.
- Experience with IAM models, encryption, access control, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA).
- Ability to design decentralized data ownership models and high-throughput IoT data processing systems.
- Familiarity with data streaming technologies (MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ) and observability tools (OpenTelemetry).
- Background in industrial/engineering data exchange protocols (OPC-UA, ModBus).
- Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional environments and a passion for mentoring others.
- Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development platform.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven bonuses or commissions.
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues and attend team sprints.
Language Requirements:
Fluent in English (additional language skills may be beneficial).
Canonical is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual.
