Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

Software Engineer – Data Infrastructure

Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi‑cloud and on‑premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team develops a full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, through No

SQL, cache‑layer capabilities, and analytics, to structured SQL engines.

We are tackling fault‑tolerant, mission‑critical distributed systems and aim to deliver the world's best automation solution for data platforms.

Location:

This role can be filled in European, Middle East and African time zones.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high‑quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
• Work with talented engineers across many fields.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions.
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.

• 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.

• Experience operating and managing data platform technologies such as Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Open Search, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis.
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations.
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like Open Stack.
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services.

• Fully remote working environment – we've been working remotely since 2004.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD 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.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Working at Canonical is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.