Golang Engineer

Overview  Join to apply for the  Golang Engineer  role at  Canonical .
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder led, profitable and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and largely remote roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.
We are hiring  Golang engineers  of all levels of seniority for all relevant teams ly if you are an exceptional software engineer who prefers to work in Go. After the first round of interviews we will help place you into the best product team based on your interests. Canonical prefers Golang for performance and security‑focused software, with substantial projects in Python, C, C++, and growing interest in Rust.

Front-end focus includes React and Flutter. Golang is essential for our engineering teams that build Ubuntu delivery systems, build and test processes, and distributed systems R&D. Canonical offerings include Golang components in Juju, Livepatch, LXD, MAAS, Micro

K8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro, and more.
We aim to ensure Ubuntu remains the best platform for Golang development, with broad tooling and capabilities that support open-source and enterprise development. This is a fully remote and distributed environment with high engineering standards. Roles require extensive personal experience with Linux (the more versions, the better).
Location : 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 users
Participate in engineering process through code and architectural reviews
Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications
Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team
Contribute to product success through technical advocacy
What we are looking for in you   Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or an alternative compelling path
Drive and a history of going above and beyond expectations
Well-organized, self-starting, 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   Global compensation with annual review and performance-based components
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 project and platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, Canonical recruits on a global basis and maintains high standards for joining. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. We seek excellence and challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. We will give your application fair consideration regardless of identity.

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