System Software Engineer - Golang compiler, tooling, and ecosystem
Canonical Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a System Software Engineer for Golang compiler, tooling, and ecosystem .
We are building a new team to focus on the Golang programming language and its ecosystem on Ubuntu. They will deliver the best possible Golang runtime, developer experience, and supporting tooling in Ubuntu. We are keen to ensure that the cutting edge of modern programming languages innovation is available to Ubuntu users, to lay the foundation for future inventions and open source communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux systems, software architectures, and the Go programming language. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company, and make Ubuntu the best operating system to develop and run Go applications in the cloud, in datacenters, in containers, directly on the operating system, and anywhere Ubuntu can run.
The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers the core Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest and best free software components, in an easy-to-use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry.
As part of the Ubuntu Foundations team, you will work on some of the most critical toolchains involved in making Ubuntu but also pillars of the modern software ecosystem. You will leverage your experience and passion in Go to make Ubuntu the best platform to develop, distribute, and consume software built with Go. Applicants should be passionate about the future of Go, Ubuntu, and mindful of the dynamics of the open-source ecosystem, understanding the needs of large but innovative organizations. Applicants will drive best-in-class integration in Ubuntu from desktop to cloud in a secure, reliable, performant, efficient, and future-proof manner.
Your responsibilities will include discussing design with team members, mentoring less experienced engineers, participating in code and design reviews, and collaborating with other teams to improve Ubuntu's overall performance and experience. Your role will impact every aspect of Ubuntu, including Desktop, Server, Ubuntu Core, and cloud images.
Location: This role will be based remotely in the APAC region.
The role entails
* Collaborating proactively with a distributed team
* Selecting, integrating, and packaging best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Go
* Writing high-quality code to create new features
* Debugging issues and producing high-quality code to fix them
* Reviewing code produced by other engineers
* Discussing ideas and collaborating on solutions
* Working from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events
What we are looking for in you
* 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
* You have an exceptional academic record from high school and university
* You hold an undergraduate degree in a technical subject or have a compelling alternative narrative
* You love technology and working with brilliant people
* You are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
* You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
* You can travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and ensuring fairness globally.
* 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
* Priority Pass and 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. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are changing the software world. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new hires. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enhances our environment and products. We consider all applications fairly, regardless of your identity.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Software Development
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