Golang Engineer : Canonical

Software
April 3, 2025
Full time
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Job Description

Canonical prefers Golang for software where performance and security are primary considerations. We also have substantial projects in Python, C, C++ and are starting to invest in Rust. For front-end development we prefer React and Flutter.

Join us in our mission to deliver innovative open-source solutions to individuals and enterprises around the world. We expect the highest engineering standards and strong motivation to get things done well in a fully remote and distributed environment. These roles require extensive personal experience with Linux – the more different versions of Linux the better!Location: we have open roles for Golang engineers in every time zone

The role entails

Design and implement well-tested and documented software in Go

Debug and fix issues encountered by your users

Participate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews

Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications

Seek improvements to engineering and operations practicesIn 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 in you

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Well-organized, self-starting and 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 skills

Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux

Experience with Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro

Performance engineering and security experience.

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 ensure we 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, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure 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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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