About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer for their App Stores team to develop and operate backend services for the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces. You'll work primarily with Python and Golang in a remote capacity, contributing to the scaling of production architecture.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an exceptional software engineer with a strong passion for open source software and Linux. You have experience working with Web Services at scale and are eager to tackle exciting challenges in a global distributed team. Your background includes developing backend services and a commitment to clean APIs and efficient shipping of software.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the globe. You understand the importance of aligning on strategy and execution, and you are ready to contribute to a team that values innovation and growth.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineer on Canonical's Store team, you will develop and operate a large system of backend services that power the Snap Store and Charmhub.io marketplaces. You will primarily work with Python and Golang, focusing on scaling production architecture and expanding the range of software delivered through the system. Your role will involve enhancing offerings for IoT and large enterprise solutions, ensuring that the services you build are robust and efficient.
You will collaborate closely with other engineers and stakeholders to align on project goals and deliver high-quality software. Your contributions will directly impact the success of Canonical's marketplaces, and you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and grow your career in a supportive environment.
What we offer
Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work in a fully remote environment with a diverse team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries. You will be part of a company that is a pioneer in open source software and is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.
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