Software Engineer - Python​/Golang - Kubernetes

Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes role at Canonical

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. We have a distributed collaboration model with over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries and very few office‑based roles.

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 offering complete lifecycle management of mission‑critical components, and the latter providing a zero‑ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into your Kubernetes environment. You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and incorporate the best of open‑source to bring functionality to our end‑users.

Location: 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

• You are a Golang developer also fluent in Python
• You have experience with Kubernetes
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You 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 have been a remote‑first company since 2004 and recruit on a global basis, setting a very high standard for people joining the company.

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.