Senior Software Engineer - Digital Workplace
Canonical · Engineering · Senior · 19d ago
Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
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Who can apply
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Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
“We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.”
Over 1,200 colleagues distributed across 75+ countries.
- Async-first
- The listing doesn't promise async-first working.
- Contractor / B2B
- No mention of hiring international contractors or invoicing.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at international locations for sprints and strategy alignment.
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About the role
As a Workplace Engineer at Canonical, you will build internal systems to the same standard as public-facing software, delivering observable, thoroughly tested, and well-specified solutions. You will architect data models, develop backend services in Go, craft modern front-end interfaces, and embed applied LLM capabilities into everyday operations while mentoring fellow engineers.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver internal platforms, intuitive user interfaces, and Go backend APIs
- Design data models and architecture to integrate diverse company data sources
- Turn internal operational metrics into actionable dashboards and visualizations
- Integrate LLM-powered features and automation into daily employee workflows
- Write technical specifications, estimate project scopes, and maintain rigorous testing and code review standards
- Partner with non-technical stakeholders across HR, finance, and operations to develop business tools
What you bring
- Deep expertise in at least two areas: Go backend services, modern frontend engineering (React/Svelte/TypeScript), data engineering, data visualization, or production LLM/ML
- Commitment to testing, security, accessibility, and high system performance
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive personnel and business data with care
- Clear written communication and proven success working in a fully distributed team
- Demonstrated ownership of software projects from initial specification to production deployment
About Canonical
Canonical is the global software publisher behind Ubuntu, an open-source operating system powering modern cloud, AI, and IoT infrastructure. Established in 2004, the company operates as a globally distributed organization with over 1,200 team members across more than 75 countries.
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