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 and NoSQL to cache layers and analytics, all the way to structured SQL engines.
We are tackling fault‑tolerant, mission‑critical distributed systems and intend to deliver the world’s best automation solution for delivering data platforms.
We have openings ranging from junior to senior level. Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open‑source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.
Location: This role can be filled in European, Middle East and African time zones.
What your day will look like
The data platform team is responsible for the automation of data platform operations. This includes ensuring fault‑tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more, while also providing domain‑specific expertise on the actual data systems to other Canonical teams. This role focuses on creating and automating features of data platforms, not analysing the data within them.

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 for 2–4 weeks per year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

Proven hands‑on experience in software development using Python
Proven hands‑on experience in distributed systems
On a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) in Computer Science, STEM, or related field
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

Experience operating and managing data platform technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
Experience with public cloud or private cloud solutions like OpenStack
Experience operating Kubernetes clusters and belief in its suitability for persistent data services

What we offer you

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
Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical
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 globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – to succeed we must be the best at what we do.
Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Senior Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology
Software Development

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