PCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.brThe company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.brThis is a general track for Senior+ (Senior/Staff/Principal) Engineers in any team at Canonical. After the first round of interviews we will establish which teams might be an excellent fit, and progress your application with them.brAt Canonical a Senior+ Engineer is not only an outstanding software architect and coder, they also demonstrate the leadership qualities needed to rally a team or department to ship outstanding products. A Senior+ Engineer partners with other Engineering leaders (Managers, Directors, VPs) to take joint responsibility for outcomes at team, department and company level. We hire based on academic results and proven execution, and we select those with a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will make a significant contribution in Canonical's portfolio through high-quality code, technical leadership, team motivation and direction, exceptional design, and crisp documentation.brAs a Senior+ Engineer you'll drive the architecture, design and evolution of high-impact open source software. Our teams work at every level of the stack. From the kernel and system software at the core of Ubuntu through to major language runtimes and the bleeding-edge of cloud automation and distributed systems, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex but highly rewarding projects. Our teams also build the services which deliver Ubuntu to the world, on cloud, devices, servers and PCs.brAdditionally, this role will give you the opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and ensure seamless software operations at scale.brLocation: we have remote opportunities for Senior Engineers in every time zone.brThe role entailsbr/pulliLeading design and architecture of an impactful open source project /liliCoding in Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++ or Typescript / React /liliCollaborating proactively with a globally distributed team /liliMentoring, developing and advising colleagues in their career progression /liliDisplaying technical leadership in Canonical and our communities /liliDebugging issues and producing high-quality code to fix them /liliContributing to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind /liliWorking from home with global travel twice annually for company eventsbr/li /ulWhat we are looking for in youbrulliAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and university /liliUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path /liliDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations /liliTechnical leadership as well as team motivation, direction and pace /liliDeep experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python or C /liliConscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance /liliExcellent communication skills including professional written and spoken English /liliExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability /liliAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachbr/li /ulNice-to-have skillsbrDepending on your eventual team, you might also bring experience withbrulliContainer technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes /liliHighly concurrent, distributed systems /liliPerformance engineering – from kernel to web – benchmarks, optimization /liliSoftware security – fuzzing, tabletop threat models, analysis, audit /liliBuild systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation /liliPublic clouds or OpenStack /liliDebian/Ubuntu packaging /liliSystems programming or scalable web services /liliDeep quality and test engineering /liliWeb or Flutter front-end experience /liliREST and gRPC API experience /liliSQL and NoSQL data store expertisebr/li /ulWhat we offer youbrWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.brulliDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person /liliPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year /liliAnnual compensation review /liliRecognition rewards /liliAnnual holiday leave /liliMaternity and paternity leave /liliTeam Member Assistance Program Wellness Platform /liliOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues /liliPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsbr/li /ulstrongAbout Canonicalbr/strongCanonical 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 on a daily basis. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.brCanonical is an equal opportunity employerbrWe 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.br#J-18808-Ljbffr