Software Engineer - Python​/Golang - Kubernetes

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. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,000 colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office-based roles.

Location: Remote (EMEA & Americas)

We are hiring a software engineer to join our Kubernetes product team. You will build operators and add‑ons that provide lifecycle management of mission‑critical components and a zero‑ops experience for integrating projects into Kubernetes.

• 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
• Love technology and working with brilliant people

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints
• 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

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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.