Senior MAAS Engineer – Remote & Global Travel

remote work; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical develops open source software with remote-first teams. This role focuses on owning MAAS core components and features, shaping architecture, and delivering scalable improvements for global deployments.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure timely releases, contribute to CI, tests, and documentation, and maintain strong usability at scale. Remote work with international travel is supported.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing backend components in Python or Go.
• Experience with frontend in TypeScript/React is a plus.
• Strong Linux server administration and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop MAAS core components and features for scalability and usability.
• Shape architecture to speed up MAAS and improve user experience.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely releases and integration.
• Contribute to CI, tests, and documentation to maintain fast feedback and coverage.
• Provide technical communication across teams and own problems.

Skills

Python/Go backend

TypeScript/React frontend

Linux server skills

Education

Bachelor's in CS or STEM

Tools

Linux virtualization

Containers

Networking basics

Job description

Canonical develops open source software with remote-first teams. This role focuses on owning MAAS core components and features, shaping architecture, and delivering scalable improvements for global deployments.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure timely releases, contribute to CI, tests, and documentation, and maintain strong usability at scale. Remote work with international travel is supported.