About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprises, best known for its platform, Ubuntu. The company is at the forefront of the global shift to open-source technology, with services integral to various domains, including public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT.
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We are hiring a Golang Software Engineer at any level of experience who is dedicated to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and skill development. This position offers a chance to work closely with software systems and open-source solutions in our Commercial Systems unit.
This unit consists of five engineering teams that collaborate with engineering and business teams. The teams include:
- Billing Team: Develops a Golang service designed for scalable billing solutions, providing customers real-time visibility of their costs.
- Contracts Team: Creates the authoritative service for managing customer contracts with a structured approach to storing and integrating data across systems.
- Livepatch Team: Responsible for developing a service that delivers Linux kernel patches to address critical vulnerabilities while operating systems are running.
Responsibilities:
- Develop engineering solutions leveraging Golang.
- Collaborate on technical designs and code reviews.
- Deploy and operate the services developed by the team.
- Coach and mentor team members based on seniority.
- Promote excellent engineering and organizational practices.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic background from high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in a technical field or a strong personal narrative of alternative experience.
- Experience in software development using Golang.
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events, up to two weeks long.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Performance engineering and security experience.
- Familiarity with accounting, sales, or related business roles.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and performance.
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with bi-annual team sprints.
- Additional benefits include annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
About Canonical:
Canonical is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We seek outstanding individuals who are committed to excellence and ready to take on challenges that help advance open-source technologies worldwide.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair consideration to applicants from all backgrounds.
