Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation

Overview

Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation. Location : This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. We have 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries with many roles remote-first.

The LXD team aims to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure that combines KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to provide a scalable, mission-critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We are hiring a Golang software engineer to work on the low-level Go code that sits between the REST API and the low-level C libraries used to manage containers and virtual machines. We seek system-level developers with experience in design and data management / modeling.

This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on modern cloud computing technologies. Canonical offers a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment and a remote-friendly career path.

What you will focus on

• Design, implement and document system-level Go code
• Model data, design database schema and implement data storage in a dqlite (SQL) database
• Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit and system tests
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks / year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

What we offer you

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are focused on AI, IoT and the cloud, and we recruit on a global basis with a high standard for candidates. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.

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.

EEO / Employment statement

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.

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