Software Engineer - Python​/Golang - Kubernetes Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA

Overview

Home Based - Americas;
Home based - EMEA

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a software engineer to join our Kubernetes product team.

As a member, you will build the operators and addons: operators provide complete lifecycle management of mission-critical components, and addons deliver a zero-ops experience for integrating projects into your Kubernetes.

You will gain familiarity with the latest features in Kubernetes and incorporate open-source best practices to bring functionality to end-users. You will collaborate with industry peers and partners to deliver solutions to our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, Golang, Python and Kubernetes.

Location
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This is a 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

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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 publisher of Ubuntu, we are shaping the world daily. We recruit on a global basis with high standards and a remote-first approach since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace.