Software Engineer - Python​/Golang - Kubernetes

Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes at Canonical

Join Canonical, a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprises, public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.

We are hiring a software engineer to join our Kubernetes product team. As a member, you will build operators and add‑ons, offering lifecycle management of mission‑critical components and a zero‑ops experience for seamlessly integrating projects into Kubernetes.

Location:

Remote, 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

• Golang developer, also fluent in Python
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Loves 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. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004.

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.