Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, known for the Ubuntu platform. The company supports various enterprise initiatives, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With a team of over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, Canonical emphasizes global collaboration with minimal office-based roles.
As a Senior+ Engineer, you will apply your exceptional software architecture and coding skills while demonstrating leadership qualities that inspire your team to deliver outstanding products. You will work closely with engineering leaders to jointly drive outcomes at various levels of the organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design and architecture of impactful open-source projects.
- Coding in languages such as Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++, or Typescript/React.
- Mentoring team members and contributing to their career growth.
- Communicating technical documentation effectively.
Required Qualifications:
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Strong technical leadership and team motivation skills.
- Deep experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python, or C.
- Excellent communication skills in professional written and spoken English.
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with container technologies (LXD, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of highly concurrent distributed systems.
- Familiarity with performance engineering, software security, and build systems.
- Experience with public clouds or OpenStack and Debian/Ubuntu packaging.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation that reflects your geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- A balance of professional development opportunities and wellness programs.
- Remote-first work environment with opportunities for global collaboration.
Canonical is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All candidates will receive fair consideration regardless of their individual backgrounds or identities.
