Software Engineer - Python​/Golang - Kubernetes

Canonical 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office‑based roles.

Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a software engineer to join our Kubernetes product team. As a member of that team, you will build operators and add‑ons: the former providing complete lifecycle management of mission‑critical components, and the latter delivering a zero‑ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into Kubernetes.

You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and look to incorporate the best of open‑source to bring functionality to our end‑users. You will collaborate with industry peers and partners to bring the right solutions to our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open‑source software, Linux, Golang, Python and Kubernetes.

Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

• Write high‑quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with a vibrant community
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Work with helpful and talented engineers, including experts in many fields
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events

• Golang developer fluent in Python
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Love technology and working with brilliant people

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.