Senior Software Engineer Backend

Canonical

Remote

Full Time

Posted April 1, 2026

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Job Description

A senior staff lead engineer role focused on shaping the future of open-source collaboration through developing and maintaining the Launchpad platform, supporting major projects like Ubuntu, and driving innovation in web services, scalable systems, and developer workflows in a remote, globally distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

Influence and drive design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams
Develop and maintain robust, scalable Python-based systems with high-quality code and unit tests
Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges to improve performance and reliability
Mentor and review code to uphold best practices and elevate team engineering standards
Collaborate with global teams and participate in industry events to share expertise and shape innovation

Requirements

Proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering high-quality, production-ready code.
Experience in maintaining and improving large-scale web applications and database management, with PostgreSQL expertise considered a plus.
Deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments.
A security-focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development.
Familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform.
Solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian and Ubuntu packages.
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
Ability to influence and drive design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams to ensure high-impact solutions.
Experience in crafting API-first Python code with unit tests, delivering robust, well-structured systems that scale.
Experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing high-quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.
Experience mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.
Willingness to work remotely within the EMEA region and travel internationally 2 to 4 times a year for collaboration and industry events.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates

Performance-driven annual bonus or commission

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints

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