About Canonical

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, has been a pioneer in open source software since 2004. We empower developers worldwide to innovate in public cloud, machine learning, robotics, blockchain, and beyond. Ubuntu, our flagship operating system, powers everything from servers and desktops to IoT devices and edge computing. As a fully remote-first organization, Canonical fosters a global, collaborative culture where ownership, learning, and excellence drive our mission to make open source indispensable.

Role Overview

The Senior Growth Engineer role at Canonical is pivotal in scaling our marketing technology stack, data architecture, and infrastructure. Reporting to the Growth Engineering Manager within the Marketing team, you'll own the systems powering marketing automation, lifecycle marketing, and data-driven growth. This home-based position in EMEA offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools, solve complex problems, and contribute to a global business fueled by open source innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain core data infrastructure and martech stack to support marketing and sales objectives.
• Develop robust data pipelines, automations, and integrations between CRM, marketing platforms, and data warehouses.
• Architect and manage APIs for seamless data flow across systems, focusing on REST with GraphQL as a plus.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product teams to deliver tailored technical solutions.
• Champion software engineering best practices like clean code, CI/CD, automated testing, and Git version control.
• Integrate cutting-edge tools, automation, and AI to enhance lead management and operational efficiency.
• Support the marketing team with strategic expertise, monitoring automations and elevating our martech stack to industry-leading standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

We seek a passionate technologist with deep expertise in data systems and marketing tech. Essential qualifications include:

• System Design: Expertise in data world systems, networking, proxies, and ingress/egress patterns.
• Cloud & Databases: Proficiency in BigQuery, Postgres, S3; plus Docker, Kubernetes, Redis.
• API Architecture: Deep REST knowledge; GraphQL experience beneficial.
• Programming: Senior-level Python (OOP, APIs, asyncio, scientific libraries) and SQL (Trino, dbt valued).
• Web Technologies: Backend-frontend understanding; JavaScript required, React nice-to-have.
• Best Practices: Commitment to clean code, CI/CD, testing, Git.
• Mindset: Curious, collaborative problem-solver with growth mindset, commercial acumen in marketing/sales, and strong interpersonal skills.

Your ability to thrive in a remote, ownership-driven environment will set you apart.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers competitive, equitable compensation tailored to location, experience, and skills, with potential for annual bonuses and incentives. Key perks include:

• Fully remote working environment since 2004.
• $2,000 USD personal learning and development budget annually.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Generous annual holiday leave and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues at sprints with Priority Pass.

These benefits reflect our commitment to work-life balance and professional growth in a remote-first culture.

Career Growth

At Canonical, career progression is driven by ownership and impact. As a Senior Growth Engineer, you'll gain exposure to advanced martech, AI-driven automations, and global open source projects. Our learning budget, sprints, and cross-functional collaboration provide pathways to leadership in growth engineering, data architecture, or marketing technology. Many team members advance to managerial roles or specialize in emerging tech like AI and cloud-native systems.

Why Join Canonical

Joining Canonical means shaping the future of open source with Ubuntu at its core. Work on technologies adopted by millions, in a fully remote setting that prioritizes trust, autonomy, and innovation. Our EMEA-based role offers work-life flexibility while contributing to a company that's been remote-first for two decades. Be part of a team pushing boundaries in marketing tech, data engineering, and growth strategies for a global enterprise.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote? Yes, home-based in EMEA with occasional travel to sprints.

Q: What tech stack will I work with? Python, SQL, BigQuery, Postgres, REST APIs, CI/CD tools, and more.

Q: What's the experience level required? Senior-level, with deep data and engineering expertise.

Q: How does Canonical support learning? $2,000 USD annual budget plus access to cutting-edge tools and sprints.

Q: What's the interview process like? Multi-stage with technical assessments, team collaboration, and cultural fit discussions.