Golang Engineer

As a Golang Engineer at Canonical, you will be part of a team that develops innovative open-source solutions for individuals and enterprises around the world. This role is suitable for exceptional software engineers at all levels of seniority who prefer to work with Go. The position requires strong expertise in Linux, preferably various distributions.

You will:

• Design and implement well-tested and documented software in Go
• Debug and resolve issues encountered by users
• Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews
• Collaborate with community members and colleagues on technical specifications
• Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
• Occasionally deploy and operate services developed by the team
• Contribute to product success through technical advocacy

Requirements:

• Exceptional academic record with a degree in Computer Science or STEM
• Proven experience in designing and writing high-quality Golang software on Linux
• Passion for Linux at the system level
• Professional level of written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events, lasting up to two weeks each

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux
• Familiarity with Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro
• Performance engineering and security experience

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, with annual reviews
• Performance-driven annual bonus
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues

Location:
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Conditions:
Remote, Full-time

About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source and is the publisher of Ubuntu, a critical open source project for AI, IoT, and cloud solutions. We are committed to excellence and fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and perspectives.