Senior Software Engineer - MAAS

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

About the role

Canonical develops open source software and operating systems for global enterprise use. This role owns developing MAAS core components and features, shaping MAAS architecture, and collaborating across teams to deliver releases and improve usability at scale.

What you'll do

• Develop MAAS core components and features to improve scalability and usability
• Shape architecture to make MAAS faster and easier to use
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure timely releases and integration
• Contribute to CI, tests, and documentation to maintain fast feedback and solid coverage
• Provide technical communication across teams and take ownership of problems

What they're looking for

• Professional software development experience in Python or Go for back end roles, or TypeScript/React for front end roles
• Strong Linux server technology knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with virtualization, containers, and networking basics (PXE, DHCP, DNS, NTP)
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar
• Willingness to travel internationally several times a year

For applicants in Nigeria

• Location in Nigeria is not stated as restricted; the listing notes remote work with global teams and travel. The board should verify timezone expectations before interviewing
• Timezone expectations are not explicitly specified in the listing; confirm during interview
• Contract type not specified; the listing does not state whether this is contractor or employee
• Pay currency or range is not specified in the listing
• Visa or work-authorization notes are not specified; the listing references international travel but does not state Nigeria-specific eligibility