Software Architect - Containers​/Virtualisation

Software Architect – Containers / Virtualisation

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, powers enterprise cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. We are hiring a software architect for Canonical LXD and Micro Cloud.

Our goal is to make clusters of compute, with system containers or virtual machines, “just work.” This involves distributed systems, virtualisation, container technology, networking and storage.

LXD is a modern Golang system container and virtual machine orchestrator widely used on Ubuntu, Chrome

OS and other Linux platforms. As an architect you will drive the architecture, design and evolution of LXD and Canonical Micro Cloud.

• Lead LXD and Micro Cloud architecture.
• Mentor, develop, and advise colleagues in their career progression.
• Develop in Golang and
  
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• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Ensure the product is secure and performant.
• Display technical leadership in Canonical and its communities.
• Work from home with global travel twice annually for company events.

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM.
• Drive, and a track record of exceeding expectations.
• Technical leadership and team motivation, direction and pace.
• Well‑organized, self‑starting and able to deliver on schedule.
• Professional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners and community.
• Experience with Go and
  
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• Experience with storage, networking and virtualisation.
• Experience with container technologies.
• Experience with concurrent, distributed systems.
• Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).

• 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.

Home‑based position available in EMEA and the Americas.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.