Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.
Role
We are hiring a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to join the Launchpad team and take the lead in shaping the future of open‑source collaboration. Launchpad is a platform for managing open‑source development projects, including code hosting and review, bug tracking, package building, translations, and other facilities used by free and open‑source software developers.
Location: This is a remote role based in the EMEA region. Candidates will be expected to be located within this region.
Responsibilities
* Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams to ensure high‑impact solutions.
* Crafting exceptional, API‑first Python code with unit tests, delivering robust, well‑structured systems that scale.
* Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing high‑quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.
* Mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.
* Enjoying the freedom of remote work while staying globally engaged. Travelling internationally 2 to 4 times a year to collaborate in key internal discussions and industry‑leading external events.
Qualifications
* You love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems.
* You are a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation.
* You are curious, adaptable, and articulate with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
* You have proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering high‑quality, production‑ready code.
* You have expertise in maintaining and improving large‑scale web applications and database management (PostgreSQL a plus).
* You have a deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments.
* You have a security‑focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development.
* You have a familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
* You have a solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages.
* You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.
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.
* Recognition rewards.
* Annual holiday leave.
* Maternity and paternity leave.
* Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues at Canonical work from home since our inception in 2004.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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