Overview
System Software Engineer - Golang compiler, tooling, and ecosystem at Canonical. We are building a new team to focus on the Golang programming language and its ecosystem on Ubuntu. The role delivers the best possible Golang runtime, developer experience and supporting tooling in Ubuntu and aims to ensure cutting edge of contemporary programming languages innovation is available to Ubuntu users.
Location: Remote in APAC region.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Select, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Go
- Write high-quality code to create new features
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
- Review code produced by other engineers
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding positive solutions
- Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events
What we are looking for
- You have relevant Go experience, ideally in cloud-native software and Linux
- You have experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
- You are a long-time Linux user
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
- You love technology and working with brilliant people
- You are passionate, curious, versatile, articulate, and accountable
- You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
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
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- 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 open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game.
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.
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
Industries : Software Development
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