Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and technology markets. We are hiring a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of Juju, a large open-source Go project that powers complex distributed software systems globally. Juju drives model-driven operations, enabling the management of complex software on various platforms including public cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes, and bare-metal, and is utilized by many internal and external teams.
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Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Globally remote role with travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Contribute to the design, delivery, and support of features in a highly concurrent, distributed system that drives cloud automation and software operations at scale.
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
- Work with talented engineers to discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions.
- Work from home with opportunities for global travel.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience developing software using Go.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, especially in online environments.
- An exceptional academic track record from high school and preferably university.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That May Be Helpful:
- Experience in developing highly concurrent distributed systems.
- Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.).
- Solid networking background and experience.
- Knowledge in agile software development methodologies.
- Experience in the Linux and open-source software world.
- Background in configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.).
- Familiarity with cloud computing.
- Experience with software packaging (Debian, snaps).
- Knowledge and operation of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Contributions to distributed teams or open-source projects, including community contributions.
- Prior experience developing plugins for Terraform.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive compensation shaped by geographical location and experience.
- Performance-driven annual bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues and enhance teamwork.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are changing the world daily. We have been a remote-first company since 2004, setting high standards for excellence and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination.
