Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation

Company:

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Role:

Job Description

As a Golang software engineer at Canonical you will play a vital role in developing our next-generation private cloud infrastructure by working on the low level Go codebase that integrates with low level C libraries for managing containers and virtual machines. Your primary focus will be designing implementing and documenting system level Go code while modeling data and implementing database schemas in a dqlite SQL database. You will ensure high code quality through static analysis and testing and actively collaborate with our distributed team to discuss and find effective solutions. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on modern cloud computing technologies in a dynamic fast-paced environment where you will be encouraged to learn and develop. Fluency in all layers of our software stack will be essential as you navigate and influence complex distributed systems. This remote role allows for occasional global travel and requires a strong background in programming with Go and C alongside experience in cloud computing networking and storage technologies.