About the Job: Our mission is to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a data center scale cloud that 'just works' and provides a mission-critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We are hiring a Golang software engineer to work on the low-level Go codebase that interfaces between our REST API and the low-level C libraries used to manage containers and virtual machines. We are looking for system-level developers with experience in design and data management/modeling. LXD components span the entire software stack from low-level kernel features to the upper-level management API/CLI. Our most effective engineers are fluent across these layers, able to anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices within a complex distributed system. This role presents an opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful impact on modern cloud computing technologies.
Responsibilities: - Design, implement and document system-level Go code. - Model data, design database schema, and implement data storage in a dqlite (SQL) database. - Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit, and system tests. - Proactively collaborate with a distributed team. - Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding effective solutions. - Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
Qualifications: - Experience programming in Go and C. - Knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies. - Experience with two or more of the following: cloud computing, virtualization, containers, distributed systems, open-source community. - Curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and strong communication skills. - A bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
Work Conditions: - This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas. - Opportunity for global travel for team events.
Compensation and Benefits: We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide, with annual compensation reviews to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. Additional benefits include: - Distributed work environment with team sprints in person twice a year. - Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. - Recognition rewards. - Annual holiday leave. - Maternity and paternity leave. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
About Canonical: 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 significant open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for our employees. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, offering an environment that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Canonical fosters a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds to create a better work environment and products. We consider all applicants fairly, regardless of identity.
