Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

Job Description

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Data Platform team. This role focuses on the creation and automation of features for data platforms, rather than data analysis. The engineer will collaborate with a distributed team, write high-quality Python code, debug issues, and engage with upstream communities. Canonical is a pioneering tech firm and the company that publishes Ubuntu.

The role involves:

• Collaborating proactively with a distributed team
• Writing high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debugging issues and interacting with upstream communities publicly
• Discussing ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions

Requirements:

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

Canonical offers:

• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events