Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Canonical is hiring a Senior, Staff or Lead Engineer to join the Launchpad team, the platform for managing open-source development projects that powers code hosting, review, bug tracking, package building and translations used by projects like Ubuntu. As a senior engineer passionate about Linux, web services and scalable platforms, you will architect and refine a mature, Python-driven system. You will maintain business-critical services while driving innovation in package building, developer workflows and the web UI. This is a remote role based in the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
- ▹Influence and drive design, architecture and feature decisions across distributed teams
- ▹Craft exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests for robust, scalable systems
- ▹Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges with high-quality fixes for performance and reliability
- ▹Mentor and uplift fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices
- ▹Travel internationally two to four times a year for internal discussions and external events
Requirements
- ▹Proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering production-ready code
- ▹Expertise in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications and database management
- ▹Deep understanding of integration, infrastructure and operations in distributed environments
- ▹A security-focused mindset throughout development
- ▹Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform
- ▹Solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages
- ▹A Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree
Nice to have
- ▹Experience with PostgreSQL
Soft skills
What we offer
- ▹Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- ▹Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- ▹Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- ▹Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- ▹Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
- ▹Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
About the company
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source and the publisher of Ubuntu. Founder-led, profitable and growing, it has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and has been remote-first since 2004.