Canonical

Senior Software Engineer - Digital Workplace

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Remote, EMEASenior

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver internal systems and platforms, including intuitive user interfaces.
  • Build Go services and APIs that connect multiple data sources.
  • Design data models and architecture for connected systems.
  • Create dashboards and visualizations from business and workforce data.
  • Build LLM-powered features into everyday workflows.
  • Write specifications, estimate work, and deliver against agreed criteria.
  • Maintain high standards for code review, testing, documentation, security, performance, and accessibility.
  • Partner with non-technical colleagues to turn business needs into tools.
  • Mentor engineers and improve team practices.
  • Own work from initial specification through production.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in at least two of backend services in Go, modern frontend engineering with React/Svelte/TypeScript, data engineering and analytics, data visualization, or applied LLM/ML in production workflows.
  • Ability to handle sensitive people data carefully.
  • Clear written communication and effectiveness in a distributed team.
  • Analytical, data-driven mindset with an interest in metrics, experimentation, and APIs.
  • Preferred experience with Python, Go, React, Svelte, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, or tools for HR, finance, or operations.

Benefits

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
  • Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards.
  • Annual holiday, maternity, and paternity leave.
  • Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
  • Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues, including Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
Canonical

About Canonical

1,001-5,000 employees

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, a widely used Linux operating system for servers, cloud, desktops, and edge/IoT, along with tooling for containers, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and AI. It sells enterprise support, security maintenance, managed services, and certifications to businesses, governments, and hardware makers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in London, the privately held company supplies Ubuntu images and tooling to major public clouds and silicon partners.

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