Senior Open-Source Systems Architect – Remote

Canonical Ltd.; København; Remote; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Remote-first

Team sprints

Parental leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Senior+ Engineer to shape architecture and drive open source projects. You will code in multiple languages, mentor peers, and lead with technical direction across distributed teams.

Location offers remote opportunities worldwide. Expect collaboration across time zones, strong documentation, and twice-yearly travel for events as part of Canonical's global culture.

Qualifications

• Academic track record in CS or STEM.
• Undergraduate degree or compelling alternative path.
• Strong drive with a history of going above expectations.
• Experience leading teams and technical direction.
• Deep experience in Go, Rust, Python or C.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of an impactful open source project.
• Code in Go, Rust, Python, C/C++, or Typescript/React.
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team.
• Mentor colleagues and guide career progression.
• Provide technical leadership and documentation.
• Debug and deliver high-quality code.
• Travel for company events twice annually.

Skills

Go

Rust

Python

C

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

LXD

Job description

Canonical is seeking a Senior+ Engineer to shape architecture and drive open source projects. You will code in multiple languages, mentor peers, and lead with technical direction across distributed teams.

Location offers remote opportunities worldwide. Expect collaboration across time zones, strong documentation, and twice-yearly travel for events as part of Canonical's global culture.