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Canonical is on a mission to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure that combines KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a reliable, mission-critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We are seeking a Golang software engineer to work on the low-level Go codebase that interfaces between our REST API and the C libraries used for managing containers and virtual machines.
This role is perfect for system-level developers with experience in design and data management/modeling. The LXD components span the entire software stack from kernel features to management API/CLI. Our most effective engineers are fluent in all these layers and anticipate the impacts of design and engineering decisions in complex distributed systems.
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on modern cloud computing technologies. Canonical offers a dynamic team environment and a career filled with learning and development.
What You Will Focus On:
- Designing, implementing, and documenting system-level Go code.
- Modeling data, designing database schemas, and implementing data storage in a dqlite (SQL) database.
- Maintaining code quality through static analysis, unit, and system tests.
- Collaborating proactively with a distributed team.
- Brainstorming and collaborating on effective solutions.
- Working from home with 2 to 4 weeks of global travel per year for internal and external events.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proficiency in programming with Go and C.
- Knowledge of networking and storage technologies.
- Experience with two or more of the following: cloud computing, virtualization, containers, distributed systems, open source community.
- A curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable approach to work.
- Valuing soft skills, and being enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar fields.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and additional benefits that reflect our values.
- Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations for colleague meetings; includes travel upgrades for long-haul events.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech company at the forefront of the global move to open source, known for publishing Ubuntu, a leading open-source project. Our global recruitment sets a high standard for excellence, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a remote-first company since 2004, we encourage applicants worldwide.
