Join Canonical's engineering team at the forefront of the IoT revolution, developing innovative telemetry and connectivity solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate software engineer focused on open source software, Linux, and Web Services at scale. You will play a key role in enhancing our global SaaS services, providing essential data services for next-generation IoT devices.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect high-performance service APIs for streaming data services using Python and Golang.
- Develop governance, auditing, and management systems within the telemetry platform, ensuring security and compliance.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to build scalable cloud-based SaaS solutions and containerized on-prem deployments.
- Lead the design and optimization of new features, ensuring operational excellence at scale.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Engage in technical discussions with product teams and stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Expertise in designing scalable backend services, messaging/data pipelines, and REST APIs using Golang or Python.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and challenges in IoT environments.
- Proven experience with designing systems that utilize IAM models, encryption, access control, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Experience with data streaming technologies (MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ) and tools for observability (OpenTelemetry).
- Familiarity with industrial data exchange protocols (OPC-UA, ModBus) is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
Work Conditions:
- Remote work with occasional global travel (2-4 weeks per year) for internal and external events.
- A distributed work environment with biannual team sprints.
Language Requirements:
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews and performance bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave, along with a Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events.
Canonical fosters a diverse workplace and is committed to equality, bringing together individuals from all backgrounds to create better products and a better working environment.
