Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, prominently known for Ubuntu. The company is engaged in various innovations in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. As a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, Canonical is hiring a Golang Software Engineer at any seniority level who is committed to high engineering quality and continuous skill improvement.
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This is an exciting role where you will work on popular software systems and various integrations. The Commercial Systems unit comprises several engineering teams that collaborate closely with others within Canonical.
The role will involve:
- Developing engineering solutions using Golang
- Collaborating on technical designs and code reviews
- Deploying and operating team-developed services
- Mentoring and offering career development feedback based on seniority
Key Responsibilities:
- Contributing to the Billing team, which specializes in a Golang service for billing metrics and customer expenditure visibility.
- Participating in the Contracts team to design and maintain a service that becomes the single source for customer contracts.
- Engaging with the Livepatch team focused on delivering Linux kernel patches to enhance system security.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional academic record with an undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling personal narrative.
- Experience in software development, specifically with Golang.
- Strong presentation, result-oriented mindset, and the ability to meet commitments.
- Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events.
Benefits:
Canonical offers competitive compensation and additional benefits aligns with its global values. These include:
- Distributed work environment with semi-annual team gatherings
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program and more.
Canonical fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
