Overview
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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We are a globally distributed team with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and largely remote first.
We are hiring Golang engineers of all seniority levels for all relevant teams at Canonical. After the first round of interviews, we will identify the best fit product team for you based on your interests. Location: open roles in every time zone.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement well-tested and documented software in Go
- Debug and fix issues encountered by users
- Participate in engineering process through code and architectural reviews
- Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications
- Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
- In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team
- Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy
What we are looking for
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
- Well-organized, self-starting, able to deliver to schedule
- Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
- Experience designing and writing high-quality Golang software on Linux
- Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level
- For more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs
- Professional written and spoken English
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Nice-to-have
- Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux
- Experience with Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro
- Performance engineering and security experience
What we offer
- 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 Program
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, a leading open source project and platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. This role offers a chance to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal chance employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background create a better work environment and better products. We will give your application fair consideration regardless of identity.
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📌 Golang Engineer
🏢 Canonical
📍 City of Ipswich