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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a software architect for the company LXD and MicroCloud.
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The goal is to make clusters of compute, with system containers or virtual machines, "just work". This involves simplifying the setup of a cloud using one, two, or twenty servers, which is a challenging task in distributed systems, virtualisation, container technology, networking, and storage. As a software architect, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and evolution of LXD and the company MicroCloud.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture of LXD and MicroCloud
- Mentor and develop team members
- Write and review code in Golang and C
- Ensure product security and performance
- Take on technical leadership roles within the company and the community
- Work from home with global travel twice annually for company events
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
- Experience in Golang and C
- Knowledge of modern cloud infrastructure and their APIs
- Experience with container technologies, concurrent and distributed systems
- Familiarity with storage and networking
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Distributed work environment with biannual team events
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds to create a better work environment and products.
