Senior Software Engineer - Digital Workplace (Worldwide Remote)

Imagine shaping the digital foundations for a truly global, remote-first company. At Canonical, the creators of Ubuntu, we're not just building public products; we craft our internal systems with the same dedication and engineering excellence. We're on the hunt for a brilliant Senior Software Engineer to elevate our Digital Workplace platform. This isn't just another coding job; it's a chance to empower our diverse team spread across 75+ countries, ensuring they have the seamless tools needed to innovate. If you thrive on technical rigor, enjoy full ownership, and want to make a tangible impact on how a leading open-source company operates daily, this fully remote, worldwide opportunity might be your next great adventure.

Overview

Canonical stands at the forefront of open source software and operating systems, powering breakthrough initiatives globally with Ubuntu. Our reach extends to the world's leading public cloud providers, silicon innovators, and industry leaders across many sectors. We pride ourselves on a pioneering culture of global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues spanning more than 75 countries and very few traditional office roles. Our teams gather in person two to four times annually in exciting international locations, fostering strategic alignment and strong bonds. We are a founder-led, profitable, and steadily growing company, committed to building exceptional software, both for our customers and for ourselves.

In this critical Senior Software Engineer role within our Digital Workplace team, you will contribute to internal systems built with the same exacting standards as our public offerings. This means specified, rigorously tested, peer-reviewed, and thoroughly observable platforms. We seek engineers who embrace this level of precision and who genuinely enjoy taking full ownership of their contributions from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, design, and deliver robust systems and platforms, including highly intuitive user interfaces.
Develop high performance Go services and APIs that seamlessly integrate various data sources across our infrastructure.
Formulate elegant data models and define the overall architecture for interconnected internal systems.
Transform complex data into clear, actionable dashboards and compelling visualisations for internal stakeholders.
Drive best practices in software development, including comprehensive testing, code reviews, and maintainability.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience as a Senior Software Engineer, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects.
Expert proficiency in Go for backend service development and API design.
Solid experience in designing and implementing user interfaces.
Deep understanding of data modeling principles and architectural patterns for scalable systems.
Proven ability to create clear and insightful data dashboards and visualisations.
A strong commitment to engineering excellence, including writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is a significant advantage.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system ownership.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to shape the digital tools used daily by over a thousand colleagues worldwide, directly impacting company productivity and collaboration.
Work within a dynamic, innovative environment at the heart of the open source movement.
Become part of a truly global, remote-first culture that values flexibility, autonomy, and strong team connections through regular in-person meetups in diverse locations.
Contribute to internal systems with the same product-level rigor and quality as our customer-facing offerings.
Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development within a leading technology company.
A supportive team and a chance to make a tangible difference in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.