Canonical is seeking a Software Architect for LXD and MicroCloud to simplify the creation of compute clusters using system containers or virtual machines. This role focuses on setting up cloud infrastructure with ease, addressing challenges in distributed systems, virtualization, container technology, networking, and storage. In this position, you will drive the architecture, design, and evolution of LXD, a modern Golang system container and virtual machine orchestrator, alongside the Canonical MicroCloud infrastructure.
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About Canonical: Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, focused on the enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical embraces global collaboration, employing over 1200 colleagues across more than 80 countries, primarily working remotely with some in-person alignment meetings.
Work Conditions:
- Home-based position available in EMEA and the Americas.
- Requires global travel twice annually for company events.
- Full-time remote work with a dynamic team environment.
Requirements:
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Experience in Go and C programming languages.
- Strong knowledge of storage, networking, and virtualization.
- Familiarity with concurrent, distributed systems and container technologies.
- Academic background in Computer Science or a STEM field.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, accountability, and curiosity.
- Detail-oriented with focus on performance.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven annual bonus/commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity, and paternity leave.
- Opportunities for travel to new locations for team sprints.
- Employee Assistance Programme and recognition rewards.
