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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Performance Engineer - **Company:** Canonical - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Profiling, Debian Linux, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Web Application Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), Database Performance, Indexer, Information Technology, Hardware Acceleration, Golang - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1758146/ ## About the Role * Low-level CPU insights and assembly language - understanding cache, registers, vectorization, memory * Kernel performance insights - scheduling, context switching, hardware acceleration * Distributed systems performance insights - tracing, debugging * Compiler level performance insights - profile guided optimization, inlining, assembler * Runtime performance insights - Golang, Python, JVM, NodeJS * Database performance evaluation - plans, indexing, data modelling, tracing, monitoring * Web browser performance insights - JS, web frameworks, tracing, CSS * Performance measurement tooling - profiling, eBPF, D-Trace, flamegraphs * Benchmarks and performance measurement tools - Phoronix Test Suite, others * Test harnesses and capabilities in C, C++, Rust, Python, Golang, NodeJS, JavaScript, * Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university * Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics * Demonstrable personal initiatives to measure and improve performance, efficiency and correctness in code * Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation * Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results * Leadership and commitment to skills development and mentorship * Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives * The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues * Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills * Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) * Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability * Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation * Thoughtfulness and self-motivation * Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments * Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long ## Description We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-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 twice-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 * Employee Assistance Programme * Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues * Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events ## Related Videos - [Frontend Performance Testing in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/8-frontend-performance-testing-in-practice) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Catching up on the basics you don't really need that much code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/903-catching-up-on-the-basics-you-don-t-really-need-that-much-code) ## Related Articles - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)