Senior Backend Engineer (Python) — Remote Open-Source Lead

Canonical; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical, a leader in open-source software, is seeking a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to drive architecture and feature decisions for Launchpad, a robust Python-driven platform used by major OSS projects like Ubuntu. You will craft API-first Python code, mentor engineers, and raise the bar for performance and reliability while enabling a global remote team.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, Ubuntu packaging familiarity, and operating within a security-conscious mindset, with travel 2-4

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree.

Responsibilities

• Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams.
• Crafting API-first Python code with unit tests for scalable systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges to improve performance and reliability.
• Mentoring engineers and leading code reviews to uphold best practices.

Job description

Canonical, a leader in open-source software, is seeking a Senior/Staff/Lead Engineer to drive architecture and feature decisions for Launchpad, a robust Python-driven platform used by major OSS projects like Ubuntu. You will craft API-first Python code, mentor engineers, and raise the bar for performance and reliability while enabling a global remote team.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, Ubuntu packaging familiarity, and operating within a security-conscious mindset, with travel 2-4