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This position is for a Staff Engineer or above within any team at Canonical. After the initial interview round, suitable teams will be identified for the applicant’s skill set. Canonical is a leader in delivering open-source solutions across a variety of computing platforms. As a Staff Engineer, you will be contributing to Canonical’s innovative technologies on the Ubuntu operating system, which is the world's leading Linux distribution for cloud, desktop, and IoT.
As a Staff Engineer, you will not only excel in software architecture and coding but also demonstrate essential leadership skills to coordinate teams and drive product outcomes. You'll be responsible for high-quality code, technical leadership, team motivation, exceptional design, and thorough documentation. You will work across all levels of the technology stack, focusing on significant open-source projects that deliver Ubuntu globally across various devices and platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of impactful open source projects.
- Code in Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++, or TypeScript/React.
- Collaborate with a globally distributed team.
- Mentor colleagues and support their career development.
- Demonstrate technical leadership within Canonical and its communities.
- Debug issues and deliver high-quality code.
- Contribute to technical documentation.
Work Conditions:
- Remote work with opportunities for global travel twice a year for company events.
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic record (high school and university).
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative of an alternative path.
- Proven track record in technical leadership, team motivation, and project delivery.
- Experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python, or C.
- Proficiency in professional written and spoken English.
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
Additional Skills (Preferred):
- Familiarity with container technologies (LXD, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with highly concurrent, distributed systems.
- Knowledge of performance engineering, software security, cloud platforms, and package management.
- Background in systems programming or scalable web services.
Language Requirements:
- Professional written and spoken English is mandatory.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering technology firm leading the global open-source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are committed to innovation and the development of groundbreaking solutions. Canonical has embraced a remote-first culture since its inception, creating a dynamic work environment that challenges employees to excel and innovate. We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on fostering diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.
