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# software engineer

- **Company:** Canonical Ltd.
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Ubuntu (Operating System), Open Source Technology, Free and Open-Source Software
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1994841/

## About the Role

* Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
 * Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
 * Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
 * Experience with software development in Golang
 * Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
 * Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
 * Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

 * Performance engineering and security experience
 * Experience with accounting, sales, sales operations, or other business roles

## 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 recognize 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 Program
 * Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 * Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events