14 227 Senior Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Description
WSP are currently seeking a Principal Engineer - Dry Utilities to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidates will lead and contribute to the design and implementation of electrical and power infrastructure projects in the Middle East.

You will be responsible for producing engineering design solutions, models, reports and obtaining authority approvals for single and multi-disciplinary design infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Overall engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and procurement support for the infra projects.
• Manage Opportunity & Risk on the project.
• Aave a good knowledge of the contract and key clauses.
• Manage deliverables and provide the technical support to the team.
• Prepare time schedules, resource plan and assist in preparation of budgets.
• Lead bids/prospects, developing techno-commercial offers in liaison with internal and external parties.
• Manage projects execution till final delivery with NOC's,
• Monitor and control budget, invoices.
• Manage Engineers and CAD team and provide tech support.
• Design High Voltage, Medium voltage, Low Voltage, Street Lighting and Telecom networks for infrastructure, urban plan, roads, tunnels projects.
• Carry out Grounding, lightning protection, cable containments and shielding,
• Undertake the load flow analysis, short circuit, protection schemes, grounding system calculations.
• Produce reports, drawings, calculations and presentations.
• Attend meetings with authorities regarding utility design proposals.
• Aware of local authorities regulations in gulf region.
• Advise and present engineering solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Familiar with Dialux, Amtech, ETAP, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Navisworks and Microsoft office to produce my deliverables.
• Follow the QA/QC in compliance with the requirement of the projects.
• Organize &Attend progress meetings/communications with contractors, consultants and authorities.
• Minimize end users comments and hence ensure clients satisfaction and quality of deliverables.
• Ensure that the Design meets all relevant Codes and Standards.
• Review of Contractor shop drawings and materials submittals.

Qualifications

• BEng /BSc (Hon) or equivalent discipline with minimum 12 years post graduate experience, C.Eng & PMP are an advantage.
• Member of/working towards associated Professional body membership.
• Modelling of power and lighting networks.
• Detailed design of engineering solutions.
• Good report writing skills.
• Compiling authority approval documentation in accordance with local authority standards to obtain approvals.
• Excellent speaking and writing communication skills in English.

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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Job Description
WSP is looking for Principal Engineer – Power System Studies with over 10-15 years' experience of providing technical leadership to deliver the projects while meeting the contract requirements with respect to quality, time and budget. The incumbent will be providing overall technical leadership to the WSP clients in the region and will be acting as the single point of contact for all the middle east clients while also being involved in the business development activities.

Responsibilities
The key objectives of the roles are to:

• Power system analysis of transmission and distribution projects.
• Feasibility studies, masterplans, despatch studies, renewable integration, grid code reviews
• Preparation of Renewable generation connection schemes from distribution to utility scale generation including determining techno-economical optimum amount of renewable generation.
• Load flow study, fault level calculations, harmonic analysis, voltage stability and transient stability analysis on transmission, distribution, and industrial power systems, using DIgSILENT, PSS/E, PLEXOS, ETAP, CYME PSAF, ASPEN OneLiner, ASPEN database and IPSA+.
• Review all the Power System Studies technical submittals by EPC contractor / Developers in reference to Client's Electricity Transmission Code and International standards as applicable.
• Review the Power system models developed by EPC contractor specific to each study.
• Attend all the required meetings & address all the technical clarifications raised by EPC contractor / Developer.
• Attend the FAT & SAT visits to ensure all the performance criteria are met related to grid compliance requirements. The test shall be conducted with RTDS or other similar tools.
• Review the updated model received from EPC based on FAT/SAT reports and ensure all the grid compliance requirements are met as agreed during the detail design stage.
• Assist Client to incorporate equipment models provided by EPC contractor into the TRANSCO network PSSE & PSCAD models suitable for various planning studies (steady state and dynamics).

• The power system studies review work shall briefly include, but not limited to the following:

• Reactive power capability study

• Grid impact study
• Transient and dynamic stability studies
• Insulation co-ordination study
• Switching transient study
• Faulted transient switching study
• Transformer Energization study
• AC/DC harmonics and flicker study
• AC/DC harmonic filter sizing report
• Harmonic impedance locus identification and analysis study
• AC protection relay setting coordination study
• Sub-synchronous resonance studies
• All required ETC compliance studies

Qualifications
We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Master's Degree in Electrical / Power systems Engineering.
• Minimum 10-15 years of working experience with similar capacity.
• Proficient with Power system study softwares like PSS Sincal, PSSE, PLS CAD, Dig silent etc.
• Must have experience in Power System Studies, Grid Impact studies, on Transmission and Distribution projects etc.
• Having indepth knowledge of software languages (Python/Java) to automate the processes will be an added advantage.
• Incumbent is expected to have prior experience of working with electrical utilities like TRANSCO/SEC/ADDC having successfully delivered Power System Studies related projects.
• People managing skill, with excellent written and verbal skills. Able to build excellent client relations through communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills

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Responsibilities

Provide Overall engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and procurement support for the infra projects.

Manage Opportunity & Risk on the project.

Aave a good knowledge of the contract and key clauses.

Manage deliverables and provide the technical support to the team.

Prepare time schedules, resource plan and assist in preparation of budgets.

Lead bids/prospects, developing techno-commercial offers in liaison with internal and external parties.

Manage projects execution till final delivery with NOC's,

Monitor and control budget, invoices.

Manage Engineers and CAD team and provide tech support.

Design High Voltage, Medium voltage, Low Voltage, Street Lighting and Telecom networks for infrastructure, urban plan, roads, tunnels projects.

Carry out Grounding, lightning protection, cable containments and shielding,

Undertake the load flow analysis, short circuit, protection schemes, grounding system calculations.

Produce reports, drawings, calculations and presentations.

Attend meetings with authorities regarding utility design proposals.

Aware of local authorities regulations in gulf region.

Advise and present engineering solutions to clients and stakeholders.

Familiar with Dialux, Amtech, ETAP, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Navisworks and Microsoft office to produce my deliverables.

Follow the QA/QC in compliance with the requirement of the projects.

Organize &Attend progress meetings/communications with contractors, consultants and authorities.

Minimize end users comments and hence ensure clients satisfaction and quality of deliverables.

Ensure that the Design meets all relevant Codes and Standards.

Review of Contractor shop drawings and materials submittals.

Qualifications

BEng /BSc (Hon) or equivalent discipline with minimum 12 years post graduate experience, C.Eng & PMP are an advantage.

Member of/working towards associated Professional body membership.

Modelling of power and lighting networks.

Detailed design of engineering solutions.

Good report writing skills.

Compiling authority approval documentation in accordance with local authority standards to obtain approvals.

Excellent speaking and writing communication skills in English.

Job Description
WSP Middle East are currently seeking skilled and dynamic professionals to join our Roads & Highways design team at either Principal Engineer or Associate level in our Jeddah office in Saudi Arabia.This role requires exceptional technical expertise, project management capabilities, and leadership in coordinating multi-disciplinary design efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design of roads and highways projects from concept to detailed design stages, ensuring adherence to international and local design standards.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and team members to establish project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to design teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and innovative solutions.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and departments to achieve seamless integration of project components.
• Support business development activities by contributing to proposal writing, project costing, and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, standards, and technologies in road and highway design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in roads and highways design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience working on design projects within the Middle East, ideally in Saudi Arabia.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design software such as Civil 3D, InRoads, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of local KSA regulations, standards, and practices related to road and highway projects.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients and team members.

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About us:
At Xenon7, we collaborate with global enterprises and forward-thinking startups to deliver innovative, high-impact technology solutions. Our expertise spans across Web, Data, AI, Infrastructure, and enterprise-scale platforms. By combining deep technical knowledge with agile delivery, we empower our clients to drive digital transformation, scale operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Whether enabling leading banks or disruptive startups, our mission is to provide advanced, future-ready solutions that solve today's most complex challenges.

About the Client:
Join one of Egypt's leading financial institutions, recognized for its comprehensive suite of banking services, including Retail, Corporate, and Islamic Banking. With a growing footprint and a strong focus on innovation, the bank is investing heavily in digital transformation initiatives to modernize its platforms and enhance customer experiences. This is an opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge journey where technology and banking converge at scale.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a
Frontend Principal Engineer (Angular)
to take ownership of our frontend architecture and lead its evolution across enterprise-scale platforms. This is not just a coding role — it is about setting the technical direction, shaping architectural strategy, and guiding multiple teams toward building cohesive, scalable, and modern web solutions. As a senior technical leader, you will partner with Product and UX, define best practices, and mentor senior engineers to raise the engineering standards across the organization.

Define and evolve enterprise-wide frontend architecture, including micro frontends, modular design, and large-scale migration strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve enterprise-wide frontend architecture, including micro frontends, modular design, and large-scale migration strategies.
• Act as the Angular authority, establishing frameworks, design patterns, and best practices that influence product and technical direction.
• Drive the adoption of Nx monorepos to enhance modularity, reusability, and cross-squad collaboration.
• Establish governance models for frontend development, ensuring code quality, accessibility, security, and design consistency.
• Develop and execute the architectural roadmap to ensure modernization, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
• Ensure seamless integration between frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Partner with Product, UX, and Backend leaders to align technical strategy with organizational goals.
• Mentor senior engineers and tech leads, cultivating leadership skills and elevating technical standards across teams

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with proven expertise in frontend architecture at enterprise scale.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Angular (v17+), component-driven systems, and large-scale migration projects.
• Demonstrated success in defining architectural strategies and delivering at scale, ideally in fintech, banking, or other enterprise platforms.
• Strong background in CI/CD, cloud-native systems, micro frontends, and distributed architectures.
• Experience managing Nx monorepos or equivalent multi-squad collaboration frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience mentoring senior engineers and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker able to balance long-term vision with practical delivery.
• Familiarity with backend ecosystems (Java/Kotlin, Kubernetes, Microservices) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with fluency in both Arabic and English

Benefits

• Competitive USD-based compensation.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact digital transformation projects with a leading bank in Egypt.
• Career growth in enterprise-scale architecture, modernization, and cloud-native ecosystems.

Maaden Brief
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ma'aden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia's economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain."

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Benefits

• Career Growth.
• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Package
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Work-Life Balance

Employee wellness

Job Title
Principal Engineer, Capital & Projects

Reportingto
Director, Continuous Improvement

Business Unit/Function
Phosphate BU / TCI

Department
Continuous Improvement

Direct Reports
Budget/Size
Grade
M12

Job Family
Continuous Improvement

Sub Family
Position Type
Regular

Role Profile Number
Job Purpose
Provide leadership for the development, execution and control of proposals and projects with the ultimate goal of achieving project completion on time, within budgets, to the satisfaction of the customer, and at acceptable levels of quality without compromising safety or reliability.

Key Accountabilities
Provide Phosphate BU top management and departments analysis, advice and support on CAPEX (Capital) and Project related matters to facilitate effective decisions and corresponding actions for the below requirements.

• CAPEX initiation, evaluation and approval
• AFE funds prioritization, utilization, optimization and control.
• New Projects Risk Mitigation
• New Projects execution planning, prioritization and control
• Ongoing Projects execution performance monitoring and control
• Ongoing Projects Compliance and control.
• Projects Life Cycle Management.
• Continuous Improvements

Provide deliverables through the below support activities.

• Financial Cost Calculation, Analysis and Modelling.
• Cost and Benefit Calculation and Analysis.
• Capitals and Projects Risks, Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis.
• Development and Analysis of proposed Project Scope of Work, Cash Flows, Resource planning and Schedules.
• Contracts technical proposal analysis and evaluation,
• Project Plan risk, Financial Calculations and analysis, etc.
• Approved CAPEX AFEs cash flow and funds monitoring, analysis and control.
• Other activities to be assigned by his immediate superior.

Provides key support to Phosphate BU Management, Projects, Turnaround, Operations, Maintenance and Finance Departments.

• CAPEX and Projects Monitoring
• CAPEX and Projects Control
• End User Department Support
• Finance Department Support
• Projects and Turnaround department's Support
• Phosphate BU Interface, Integration, Collaboration and Coordination
• Promote safety culture

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• University degree in Engineering. Preferably with a post graduate degree (MBA or equivalent)

Minimum Experience

• Minimum,15 years' total experience in chemical, mining, fertilizer manufacturing or equivalent environment. At least Five (5) years in CAPEX and Projects Control and Administration.

Ma'aden High-Performance Competencies

• Leadership
• Achievement Drive
• Decisiveness and judgement
• Impact and influence
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking

Skills

• Capital and Financial Cost Analysis and Modelling
• Project Management, Scope of Work, Technical Evaluation, Budgeting, Cost Calculation and Scheduling.
• Understanding of Phosphate Operations and Business Processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Identifying and Managing Project risks and issues
• Risks, Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis of Capitals and Projects.

Join to apply for the Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer role at Canonical .

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

This is a general track for Senior+ (Senior/Staff/Principal) Engineers in any team at Canonical. After the first round of interviews we will establish which teams might be an excellent fit, and progress your application with them.

At Canonical a Senior+ Engineer is not only an outstanding software architect and coder, they also demonstrate the leadership qualities needed to rally a team or department to ship outstanding products. A Senior+ Engineer partners with other Engineering leaders (Managers, Directors, VPs) to take joint responsibility for outcomes at team, department and company level. We hire based on academic results and proven execution, and we select those with a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will make a significant contribution in Canonical's portfolio through high-quality code, technical leadership, team motivation and direction, exceptional design, and crisp documentation.

As a Senior+ Engineer you'll drive the architecture, design and evolution of high-impact open source software. Our teams work at every level of the stack. From the kernel and system software at the core of Ubuntu through to major language runtimes and the bleeding-edge of cloud automation and distributed systems, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex but highly rewarding projects. Our teams also build the services which deliver Ubuntu to the world, on cloud, devices, servers and PCs.

Additionally, this role will give you the opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and ensure seamless software operations at scale.

Location: we have remote opportunities for Senior Engineers in every time zone.

• Leading design and architecture of an impactful open source project
• Coding in Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++ or TypeScript / React
• Collaborating proactively with a globally distributed team
• Mentoring, developing and advising colleagues in their career progression
• Displaying technical leadership in Canonical and the broader communities
• Debugging issues and producing high-quality code to fix them
• Contributing to technical documentation with the aim of making it the best of its kind
• Working from home with global travel twice annually for company events

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Technical leadership as well as team motivation, direction and pace
• Deep experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python or C
• Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance
• Excellent communication skills including professional written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

• Container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes
• Highly concurrent, distributed systems
• Performance engineering – from kernel to web – benchmarks, optimization
• Software security – fuzzing, tabletop threat models, analysis, audit
• Build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
• Public clouds or OpenStack
• Debian/Ubuntu packaging
• Systems programming or scalable web services
• Deep quality and test engineering
• Web or Flutter front-end experience
• REST and gRPC API experience
• SQL and NoSQL data store expertise

• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

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 open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally 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. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Software Development

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Join to apply for the Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer role at Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

This is a general track for Senior+ (Senior/Staff/Principal) Engineers in any team at Canonical. After the first round of interviews we will establish which teams might be an excellent fit, and progress your application with them.

At Canonical a Senior+ Engineer is not only an outstanding software architect and coder, they also demonstrate the leadership qualities needed to rally a team or department to ship outstanding products. A Senior+ Engineer partners with other Engineering leaders (Managers, Directors, VPs) to take joint responsibility for outcomes at team, department and company level. We hire based on academic results and proven execution, and we select those with a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will make a significant contribution in Canonical's portfolio through high-quality code, technical leadership, team motivation and direction, exceptional design, and crisp documentation.

As a Senior+ Engineer you'll drive the architecture, design and evolution of high-impact open source software. Our teams work at every level of the stack. From the kernel and system software at the core of Ubuntu through to major language runtimes and the bleeding-edge of cloud automation and distributed systems, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex but highly rewarding projects. Our teams also build the services which deliver Ubuntu to the world, on cloud, devices, servers and PCs.

Additionally, this role will give you the opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and ensure seamless software operations at scale.

Location: we have remote opportunities for Senior Engineers in every time zone.

The role entails

• Leading design and architecture of an impactful open source project
• Coding in Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++ or Typescript / React
• Collaborating proactively with a globally distributed team
• Mentoring, developing and advising colleagues in their career progression
• Displaying technical leadership in Canonical and our communities
• Debugging issues and producing high-quality code to fix them
• Contributing to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind
• Working from home with global travel twice annually for company events
  
  

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Technical leadership as well as team motivation, direction and pace
• Deep experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python or C
• Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance
• Excellent communication skills including professional written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
  
  

• Container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes
• Highly concurrent, distributed systems
• Performance engineering – from kernel to web – benchmarks, optimization
• Software security – fuzzing, tabletop threat models, analysis, audit
• Build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
• Public clouds or OpenStack
• Debian/Ubuntu packaging
• Systems programming or scalable web services
• Deep quality and test engineering
• Web or Flutter front-end experience
• REST and gRPC API experience
• SQL and NoSQL data store expertise
  
  

• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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Join to apply for the Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer role at Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

This is a general track for Senior+ (Senior/Staff/Principal) Engineers in any team at Canonical. After the first round of interviews we will establish which teams might be an excellent fit, and progress your application with them.

At Canonical a Senior+ Engineer is not only an outstanding software architect and coder, they also demonstrate the leadership qualities needed to rally a team or department to ship outstanding products. A Senior+ Engineer partners with other Engineering leaders (Managers, Directors, VPs) to take joint responsibility for outcomes at team, department and company level. We hire based on academic results and proven execution, and we select those with a passion for open-source software, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will make a significant contribution in Canonical's portfolio through high-quality code, technical leadership, team motivation and direction, exceptional design, and crisp documentation.

As a Senior+ Engineer you'll drive the architecture, design and evolution of high-impact open source software. Our teams work at every level of the stack. From the kernel and system software at the core of Ubuntu through to major language runtimes and the bleeding-edge of cloud automation and distributed systems, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex but highly rewarding projects. Our teams also build the services which deliver Ubuntu to the world, on cloud, devices, servers and PCs.

Additionally, this role will give you the opportunity to engage with the broader open-source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and ensure seamless software operations at scale.

Location: we have remote opportunities for Senior Engineers in every time zone.

The role entails

• Leading design and architecture of an impactful open source project
• Coding in Golang, Rust, Python, C/C++ or Typescript / React
• Collaborating proactively with a globally distributed team
• Mentoring, developing and advising colleagues in their career progression
• Displaying technical leadership in Canonical and our communities
• Debugging issues and producing high-quality code to fix them
• Contributing to technical documentation with the aim to make it the best of its kind
• Working from home with global travel twice annually for company events
  
  

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Technical leadership as well as team motivation, direction and pace
• Deep experience with at least one of Go, Rust, Python or C
• Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance
• Excellent communication skills including professional written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
  
  

• Container technologies such as LXD, Docker and Kubernetes
• Highly concurrent, distributed systems
• Performance engineering – from kernel to web – benchmarks, optimization
• Software security – fuzzing, tabletop threat models, analysis, audit
• Build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
• Public clouds or OpenStack
• Debian/Ubuntu packaging
• Systems programming or scalable web services
• Deep quality and test engineering
• Web or Flutter front-end experience
• REST and gRPC API experience
• SQL and NoSQL data store expertise
  
  

• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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