Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. The company is hiring a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to join the Launchpad team and take the lead in shaping the future of open-source collaboration. This role entails influencing design decisions, crafting exceptional API-first Python code, resolving technical challenges, and mentoring fellow engineers.

• Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams
• Crafting exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests
• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges
• Mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers
• Collaborating with a globally distributed team

• Proven technical excellence in Python development
• Expertise in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications
• Deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments
• Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform
• Solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

• Annual compensation review
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues