Go (Golang) Software Engineer, Developer Tooling and Containers

Design the user experience of new capabilities in the tool

Write high-quality code to create new features

Obsess with correctness and robustness of your work for diverse use cases

Go the extra mile in making sure the software you create addresses a well-defined problem

Think carefully through implementation strategy from the perspective of performance, quality and security

Work with teams both inside and outside of Canonical

You have professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++

You know Linux system-level fundamentals, for example, cgroups and namespaces

In addition:

You are curious, thoughtful, articulate, and accountable

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

Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation

Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills

Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Experience with LXC/LXD

Experience with AI/ML and/or CUDA/OpenVINO

Knowledge of system and language package managers internals

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

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

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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.

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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