Performance Engineer - Open Source - Canonical - Remote - Worldwide
Performance Engineer
Posted: April 17, 2026
Posted 83 days ago
Last seen in crawl: July 7, 2026 (1d ago)
Estimated Expiry: May 22, 2026
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Job Description
We are seeking a Performance Engineer to enhance software performance, correctness, and efficiency across our engineering teams. The role involves collaboration, tool development, and system analysis, with a focus on low-level CPU insights, kernel performance, distributed systems, and more. Candidates should have a background in computer science or related fields, with experience in Linux and programming languages like C, C++, Rust, or Python. The position offers remote work worldwide, with opportunities for international travel and professional growth.
Company Information
Technology
Headcount: 1,000 - ?
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 114 |
| Remote - EMEA | 54 |
| Remote - Worldwide | 14 |
| Remote - Europe | 13 |
| Remote - Americas | 8 |
| Remote - Middle East | 1 |
| Remote - AMER | 1 |
| Anywhere in EMEA | 1 |
| Remote - APAC | 1 |
| Remote - Africa | 1 |
| London, UK | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 25 |
| Engineering Manager | 11 |
| Product Manager | 8 |
| Sales Development Representative | 7 |
| Customer Success Manager | 5 |
| Product Marketing Manager | 4 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 4 |
| Partner Sales Manager | 3 |
| UX Designer | 3 |
| Sales Director | 2 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 2 |
| Linux Enablement | 2 |
| HR Generalist | 2 |
| Software Developer | 2 |
| Talent Scientist | 2 |
| Marketing Manager | 2 |
| System Software Engineer | 2 |
| Partner Sales Director | 2 |
| Data Infrastructure Engineer | 2 |
| Linux Kernel Engineer | 2 |
| Golang Software Engineer | 2 |
| Design Manager | 2 |
| Financial Analyst | 1 |
| Telecom Account Executive | 1 |
| Talent Science | 1 |
| GitOps Engineer | 1 |
| Tax Senior Associate | 1 |
| Threat Intelligence Lead | 1 |
| Embedded Linux Consultant | 1 |
| Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer | 1 |
| Security Risk Management | 1 |
| Growth Engineer | 1 |
| Linux Devices Software Engineer | 1 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Partner Marketing Manager | 1 |
| Technical Alliance Manager | 1 |
| Business Services Team Manager | 1 |
| Enterprise Sales / Alliances | 1 |
| Enterprise Open Source Sales Manager | 1 |
| Networking Software Engineer | 1 |
| Developer Relations Engineer | 1 |
| IoT Data Engineer | 1 |
| Regional HR Manager | 1 |
| Enterprise Account Executive | 1 |
| Web Developer | 1 |
| Junior Ads Specialist | 1 |
| Linux Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Cloud Solutions Manager | 1 |
| Data Platform Engineer | 1 |
| Software Architect | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| User Science | 1 |
| Linux Software Engineer | 1 |
| Performance Engineer | 1 |
| Site Reliability Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Linux Platform Integration | 1 |
| Sustaining Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 1 |
| Cloud Alliances | 1 |
| Graduate HR Generalist | 1 |
| Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer | 1 |
| Treasury Analyst | 1 |
| Software Alliances Director | 1 |
| Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer | 1 |
| NetSuite Engineer | 1 |
| Ecosystem Development Manager | 1 |
| Partner Sales Executive | 1 |
| Ubuntu Engineering Lead | 1 |
| Lead Python Software Engineer | 1 |
| Software Platform Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Python Engineer | 1 |
| Embedded Linux Engineer | 1 |
| Cloud Support Engineer | 1 |
| Python Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Junior Data Engineer | 1 |
| Embedded IoT System Engineer | 1 |
| Security Operations | 1 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| IBM Global Alliance Director | 1 |
| Global Alliance Director | 1 |
| Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems | 1 |
| OpenStack Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Salesforce Engineer | 1 |
| Cloud Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Web Frontend Engineer | 1 |
| IoT Solutions Architecture | 1 |
| Senior HR Generalist | 1 |
| Content Marketing Team Manager | 1 |
| Security Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Golang Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Security Engineer | 1 |
| Distributed Systems Testing | 1 |
| Salesforce/NetSuite Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| Information Systems Architect | 1 |
| Accounts Receivable Clerk | 1 |
| Senior Search Lead | 1 |
| Data Governance Engineer | 1 |
| Product Manager - Cloud | 1 |
| Rust Engineering Lead | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 167 |
| Senior | 15 |
| Manager | 7 |
| Intern | 1 |
| Junior | 1 |
| Mid-level | 1 |
Canonical appears in 209 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Remote - Global, Remote - EMEA, and Remote - Worldwide.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Drive software performance and correctness in projects
- Collaborate globally with colleagues and community
- Develop and improve performance measurement tools
- Teach and mentor team members
- Analyze systems for performance and scalability
- Review code and designs
Requirements
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Programming in C, C++, Rust, Golang, Python, Java, Flutter-Dart or others
- Strong analytical skills in system performance
Skills & Technologies
LinuxCC++RustGolangPythonJavaFlutter-Dart
Education Level
None required1 day ago