Canonical is on a mission to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure, integrating KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a highly reliable cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We are seeking a Golang software engineer to contribute to the low-level Go codebase that interfaces between our REST API and the underlying C libraries responsible for managing containers and virtual machines.
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The ideal candidate will be a system-level developer with experience in design and data management/modeling. The successful candidate will engage with LXD components across the software stack, from low-level kernel features to the upper tier management API/CLI. Our most effective engineers can navigate all layers and foresee the implications of design and engineering choices in complex distributed systems.
This role is a great opportunity for individuals eager to make a significant impact in modern cloud computing technologies. Canonical offers a dynamic team environment alongside a career filled with learning and development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on effective solutions
Requirements:
- Experience programming in Go and C
- Knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies
- Experience with two or more of the following: cloud computing, virtualization, containers, distributed systems, open source community
- Characteristics: curious, flexible, articulate, accountable
- Valued skills: soft skills, enterprise-minded, thoughtful, and self-motivated
- Educational background: Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar fields
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Additional benefits aligned with company values
- Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Language Requirements: English proficiency is expected for this role.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering technology firm leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a critical open-source project and a prominent platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are committed to changing the world daily. Canonical has been a remote-first company since 2004, fostering innovation, smarter work, skill development, and excellence in a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
