About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,000 colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
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We are hiring a software developer to focus on dqlite, our distributed SQLite database that utilizes our own Raft library for establishing consensus and replication. You will design and implement enhancements to the libraft, dqlite, and go-dqlite components used in MicroK8s, LXD, and other projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on modern computing technologies in a fast-paced team environment, with a focus on learning and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement features across dqlite
- Debug and fix issues encountered by users
- Improve Jepsen tests and traditional HA database automated testing and stress tests
- Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
- Engage with the open-source community and commercial partners
Requirements:
- Experience with distributed systems (preferably with Raft)
- Good C programming experience
- Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns
- Capacity to quickly learn new systems and techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote position available in EMEA.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
Benefits:
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus
- 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 for team events
Company Overview:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu—a major platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We maintain a remote-first working culture and prioritize diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices.
