Software Engineer

Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team develops a full range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, analytics, and structured SQL engines.

We are tackling the challenge of fault-tolerant, mission-critical distributed systems and aim to deliver the world's best automation solutions for data platforms.

We have openings from junior to senior levels. We will help you find a suitable position based on your experience and interests. Engineers at Canonical appreciate open-source community dynamics and understand the needs of large, innovative organizations.

Location: This is a globally remote role.

What your day will look like

The data platform team automates data platform operations, including fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more. They also provide domain-specific expertise to other teams within Canonical. This role focuses on creating and automating features of data platforms, not analyzing data within them.

1. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
2. Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
3. Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
4. Work with helpful and talented engineers, including experts in many fields
5. Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
6. Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems
• Having a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

You might also have experience in some of the following, which will influence the role and level considered:

• Operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
• Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Experience with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack
• Experience operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief in their use for persistent data services

What we offer you

Your base pay depends on factors such as location, experience, knowledge, and skills. Additional benefits may include bonuses and incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy aims for equity across our global workforce.

Additional benefits include:

• Fully remote work environment — operational since 2004
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel for meetings and sprints
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech company leading the open-source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for our team members. We have been remote-first since 2004 and encourage innovative thinking, learning, and skill development.

Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, considering all applications fairly.

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