About the Job:
As a Software Engineer at Canonical, you will be contributing to the development of Juju, a large open-source Go project used to manage complex distributed software systems globally. Juju powers model-driven operations, enabling the operation of software across public cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes, and bare-metal environments. Your work will directly support many internal and external teams, including those involved with Canonical Managed Solutions and our OpenStack and cloud delivery teams.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, delivery, and support of features in a highly concurrent, distributed system that drives cloud automation and software operations at scale.
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
- Work alongside talented engineers, sharing ideas and finding solutions.
- Work remotely, with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
Requirements:
- Experience developing software using Go.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, especially in online environments.
- An exceptional academic track record, preferably with a university degree.
- Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience in developing highly concurrent distributed systems.
- Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes).
- Solid networking background and experience.
- Knowledge of agile software development methodologies.
- Experience in the Linux and open-source software world.
- Familiarity with configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Knowledge of cloud computing and experience with software packaging (Debian, snaps).
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Record of open-source contributions.
- Prior experience developing plugins for Terraform.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation contextual to your geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Annual performance-driven bonus and compensation review.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues globally.
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu. The company has been remote-first since 2004, enabling a workplace that fosters diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a better work environment and products through a diverse set of experiences and perspectives.
