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Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

Canonical Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Posted: 15 Mar 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Junior
  • English: Professional

Position

As a member of the Kubernetes product team, you will build operators and addons; the former offers complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and the latter provides a zero-ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into Kubernetes. You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and incorporate the best of open-source to bring functionality to our end-users. Collaboration with industry peers and partners will be key to delivering the right solutions to customers.

Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas

Responsibilities:

  • Write high-quality code to create new features
  • Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Work with talented engineers, including experts in various fields
  • Work from home with travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

Requirements:

  • Proficient in Golang and fluent in Python
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
  • Passion for technology and working with brilliant people

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance
  • Annual compensation review and performance-driven annual bonuses
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, an essential open-source project and platform for AI, IoT, and cloud solutions, we strive to change the world every day. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, encouraging innovations and setting high standards for our employees. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, ensuring that all applications are considered fairly.

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