About the Job:
The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely utilized in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We collaborate with the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. As a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, our team comprises over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, with a minimal number of office-based roles. Teams convene two to four times a year in diverse global locations to align on strategy and execution.
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This role presents an exciting opportunity for a software engineer who is passionate about open source software, Linux, and Web Services at scale. Join us in building a rewarding career at the company, a growing pre-IPO international software company. Our engineering team is at the forefront of the IoT revolution, aiming to develop advanced telemetry and connectivity solutions, and set new industry standards for robust data streaming capabilities. This commitment ensures customers can innovate confidently on the trusted Ubuntu platform.
Work Conditions:
- Remote work based in the EMEA region.
- Occasional global travel (2-4 weeks per year) for internal and external events.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is essential.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Work remotely with a globally distributed team, driving technical excellence and fostering innovation.
- Design and architect high-performance service APIs to support streaming data services, ensuring seamless integration across teams and products using Python and Golang.
- Develop robust governance, auditing, and management systems within our advanced telemetry platform.
- Collaborate with the infrastructure team to build scalable cloud-based SaaS solutions and deliver containerized on-prem deployments.
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of new features, ensuring operational excellence at scale.
- Engage in high-level technical discussions, collaborating on optimal solutions with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience in designing and architecting scalable backend services, messaging/data pipelines, and REST APIs using Golang or Python.
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity principles related to IoT, including secure connectivity and data governance.
- Proven experience in designing systems using IAM models, encryption, access control, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA).
- Ability to design decentralized data ownership models for interoperability and governance.
- Familiarity with data streaming technologies (MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ) and observability tools (OpenTelemetry).
- Knowledge of industrial/engineering data exchange protocols (OPC-UA, ModBus).
- Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
- Distributed work environment with semi-annual team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities for travel to new locations.
The company is committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination and providing equal opportunity for all applicants.
