Senior Software Engineer (Backend) Lisboa

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Overview

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io
T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few
- based roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. The company is
- led, profitable, and growing.

Location: This is a remote role based in the EMEA region. Candidates will be expected to be located within this region.

The role entails

• Influencing and driving design, architecture, and feature decisions across distributed teams, to ensure
  - impact solutions.


• Crafting exceptional, API-first Python code with unit tests, that delivering robust,
  - structured systems that scale.


• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges, implementing
  - quality fixes that enhance performance and reliability.


• Mentoring and uplifting fellow engineers, leading code reviews that reinforce best practices and elevate team excellence.


• Enjoying the freedom of remote work while staying globally engaged. Traveling internationally 2 to 4 times a year to collaborate in key internal discussions and
  - leading external events—expanding your network, sharing expertise, and shaping innovation on a global stage.

What we are looking for in you

• You love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems


• You are a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving innovation


• You are curious, adaptable, and articulate with strong leadership and collaboration skills


• You have proven technical excellence in Python development and delivering
  - quality,
  - ready code


• You have expertise in maintaining and improving
  - scale web applications and database management (Postgre
  SQL a plus)


• You have a deep understanding of integration, infrastructure, and operations in distributed environments


• You have a
  - focused mindset, ensuring robust implementation at every stage of development


• You have a familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform


• You have a solid grasp of software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages


• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a
- driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with
  - yearly team sprints in person


• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2, 000 per year


• Annual compensation review


• Recognition rewards


• Annual holiday leave


• Maternity and paternity leave


• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform


• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues


• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for
  - haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important
- source projects and the platform for AI, Io
T, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.