Golang Engineer

Join Canonical as a Golang Engineer and help build world‑leading open‑source products. Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu and a global leader in cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.

We are hiring Golang engineers across all levels to work on performance‑critical systems such as the software distribution pipeline, build & test services, distributed operations R&D, and many of Ubuntu’s flagship components (Juju, Livepatch, LXD, MAAS, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro). All positions are fully remote and distributed.

• Design and implement well‑tested, documented software in Go.
• Debug and fix issues reported by users.
• Participate in code and architectural reviews.
• Collaborate with the community and colleagues on technical specifications.
• Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices.
• In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team.
• Contribute to the success of the product through technical advocacy.

• Exceptional academic record (high school & university).
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path.
• Strong drive and track record of exceeding expectations.
• Self‑organized, self‑starting and able to deliver on schedule.
• Professional manner when interacting with colleagues, partners and community.
• Experience designing and writing high‑quality Golang software on Linux.
• Passion for Linux at the system level.
• For senior roles: experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Self‑motivation and result‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each.

• Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux.
• Experience with Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro.
• Performance engineering and security experience.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission.
• Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity & paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program 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—the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud—we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since its inception in 2004.

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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Software Development