Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation

About the Job:
The company 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 initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With over 1000 colleagues in 70+ countries, the company operates primarily as a remote-first company.

The mission of the LXD team is to build next-generation private cloud infrastructure by combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies. We are hiring a Golang software engineer to work on the low-level Go codebase that integrates with both our REST API and the low-level C libraries used for managing containers and virtual machines.

What You Will Focus On:

• Design, implement, and document system-level Go code.
• Model data, design database schema, and implement data storage in a dqlite (SQL) database.
• Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit, and system tests.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team, discussing ideas and finding effective solutions.
• Work from home with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience in programming with Go and C.
• Knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies.
• Experience with two or more of the following: cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, open source community.
• Curiosity, flexibility, articulation, and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.

Work Conditions:

• This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
• Travel opportunities to meet global colleagues 2 to 4 weeks a year.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English is preferred; additional languages may be a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and performance-driven annual bonuses.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Maternity and paternity leave and a supportive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to travel for company events and engage with colleagues globally.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination and fostering diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.