Golang Engineer

Location: Via Milano

Golang Engineer – Canonical
Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. We are hiring Golang engineers for all levels and teams, to build systems that deliver Ubuntu worldwide. This role is fully remote and distributed.
Responsibilities

Design and implement well‑tested and documented software in Go.
Debug and fix issues encountered by users.
Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews.
Collaborate with 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 your product through technical advocacy.

Qualifications

Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
Drive and a track record of going above‑and‑beyond expectations.
Well‑organized, self‑starting and able to deliver to schedule.
Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community.
Experience designing and writing high‑quality Golang software on Linux.

Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level.
For more 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.
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self‑motivation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.

Nice‑to‑have skills

Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux.

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

What we offer

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 Program.
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Location
Open roles for Golang engineers in every time zone.
Job Details

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Software Development

About Canonical
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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.
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