C, Golang Software Engineer

About the Job: Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a software developer to focus on dqlite, our distributed SQLite database that utilizes our own Raft library for consensus and replication. This position offers an excellent opportunity to have a meaningful impact on modern computing technologies.

You will design and implement enhancements to the libraft, dqlite, and go-dqlite components, and work includes both software development and responding to user issues and inquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement features across dqlite.
• Debug and resolve user issues.
• Improve Jepsen tests and traditional automated testing for HA database stress tests.
• Engage in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews.
• Collaborate with the open source community and commercial partners.

Requirements:

• Experience with distributed systems (preferably with Raft).
• Strong programming skills in C.
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns.
• Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.

Work Conditions:

• This is a remote position.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual holiday and maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues.

Diversity Statement: Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace free from discrimination. We ensure fair consideration for all applicants regardless of identity.