[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Canonical

Role Description

We build internal systems to the same standard as our public products: specified, tested, reviewed and observable. We want engineers who enjoy that rigour and take full ownership of what they ship.

What you will do

• Design and deliver systems and platforms, including intuitive UIs
• Build Go services and APIs that connect many data sources
• Design data models and architecture for connected systems
• Turn data into clear dashboards and visualisations
• Build LLM-powered features into everyday workflows
• Write specs, estimate work and deliver to agreed criteria
• Set a high bar in code review, testing and documentation
• Partner with non-technical colleagues to turn needs into tools
• Mentor engineers and improve how the team works

Qualifications

• You have deep expertise in at least two of:
• Back-end services in Go
• Modern front-end engineering [React/Svelte/TypeScript]
• Data engineering and analytics
• Data visualisation
• Applied LLM/ML in production workflows
• You also:
• Treat testing, security, performance and accessibility as part of the job
• Handle sensitive people data with care
• Write clearly and work well in a distributed team
• Own your work from first spec to production

Requirements

• Nice to have: Python, Go, React, Svelte, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, a history of building tools for HR, finance or operations.

Benefits

• 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