Golang System Software Engineer - Containers​/Virtualisation

Golang System Software Engineer – Containers / Virtualisation

Join Canonical as a Golang System Software Engineer – Containers / Virtualisation and help build a next‑generation private cloud infrastructure.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. We build Ubuntu, a platform used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.

• Design, implement and document system‑level Go code
• Model data, design database schema and implement data storage in a dqlite (SQL) database
• Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit and system tests
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks/year for internal and external events

• Experience programming in Go and C
• Knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies
• Experience with at least two of: cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, open source community
• Curious, flexible, articulate and accountable
• Value soft skills and are enterprising, thoughtful and self‑motivated
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

• 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. We publish Ubuntu, a platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004, and working here is a step into the future.

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.