About the Job: Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely adopted across various sectors including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We pride ourselves on being a pioneer of globally distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and minimal office-based roles. Teams meet in person two to four times a year in diverse locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is a founder-led, profitable, and growing company. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Web Engineering team. In this role, you will drive best practices across the team, contribute to technical conversations, and communicate project risks effectively to stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing large projects, encouraging efficient engineering processes, leading architectural reviews, and maintaining high standards of technical quality. Key Responsibilities: - Identify initiatives to improve team processes and project outcomes. - Design and implement well-tested and documented software. - Debug and resolve user issues. - Lead code and architectural reviews. - Contribute to technical documentation. - Deploy and operate services developed by the team. - Advocate for your product's success through technical expertise. What We Are Looking For: - Strong technical quality standards with a focus on architecture and business objectives. - Passion for technology, with an exceptional academic record in Computer Science or related STEM fields, or a compelling alternative path. - Proven ability to exceed expectations and deliver effectively to schedule. - Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred). - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. - Strong interpersonal skills and a result-oriented mindset. - Ability to travel biannually for team events. Nice-to-Have Skills: - Experience with container technologies (LXD, Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with REST API design and performance engineering. - Track record in mentoring and team development. Working Conditions and Benefits: - Remote working environment. - Biannual team sprints in person. - Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. - Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses. - Additional benefits including maternity/paternity leave, holiday leave, and Employee Assistance Program. - Opportunity to travel for company events and gain unique experiences. About Canonical: Canonical is at the forefront of the global shift to open source, publishing Ubuntu and empowering a community of over 200,000 contributors. Our mission is to deliver open-source software more securely and cost-effectively than any other company, shaping the future through innovation and collaboration. Language Requirements: - Professional written and spoken English.
