About the Job:
The company is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in transformative enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve some of the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, alongside industry leaders across various sectors.
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The company is committed to global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 80 countries and limited office-based roles. Teams generally meet two to four times a year in captivating locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and continuously growing.
We are seeking Golang engineers of all levels of seniority to join our various teams. As an exceptional software engineer devoted to working in Go, you will have the opportunity to find the best fit product team at the company based on your personal interests following the initial interview rounds.
Golang is crucial for our engineering teams, powering systems that deliver Ubuntu globally. Our extensive usage of Golang supports a range of projects, from software distribution systems to tools for managing operations and R&D in distributed systems. We aim to ensure that Ubuntu remains the premier platform for Golang development, offering access to cutting-edge tooling and capabilities.
Join us in our mission to deliver innovative open-source solutions to individuals and enterprises worldwide. We expect the highest engineering standards and strong motivation in a fully remote and distributed environment. Candidates must have extensive personal experience with various Linux distributions.
Work Conditions:
Full-time, Remote, with the possibility of travel twice a year for team events (up to two weeks each).
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement well-tested and documented software in Go.
- Debug and resolve user-reported issues.
- Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews.
- Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications.
- Seek improvements in engineering and operational practices.
- In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team.
- Advocate for the technical success of your product.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or compelling alternative experience.
- Demonstrated drive and ability to exceed expectations.
- Well-organized, self-motivated, and able to deliver on schedule.
- Professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community.
- Experience designing and writing high-quality Golang software on Linux.
- Passion for Linux at the system level.
- For senior roles: experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Results-oriented with a commitment to meet deadlines.
Language Requirements:
- Professional written and spoken English is essential.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux.
- Knowledge of Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro.
- Background in performance engineering and security.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package with an annual review to acknowledge outstanding performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave along with an Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities to travel for collaborative events and team sprints.
The company is dedicated to building a diverse workforce free from discrimination and considers every application fairly. Join us and be part of a pioneering move toward open source and innovative technology solutions.
