Golang System Software Engineer - Containers​/Virtualisation

Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation

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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT deployments. The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing across 70+ countries with a remote‑first culture.

The LXD team builds next‑generation private cloud infrastructure using KVM, Ceph and SDN to create a data‑center‑scale cloud that "just works" for edge and core enterprise deployments. This role focuses on low‑level Go code that bridges our REST API with the C libraries that manage containers and virtual machines. You will design and implement system‑level Go components, model data, and implement storage in a dqlite (SQL) database while maintaining code quality with static analysis, unit and system tests.

• Design, implement and document system‑level Go code
• Model data, design database schema and implement data storage in a dqlite database
• Maintain code quality through static analysis, unit and system tests
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Discuss ideas and devise solutions in a complex distributed system
• Work from home with global travel 2–4 weeks per year

• Experience programming in Go and C
• Strong knowledge of networking and storage technologies
• Experience with two or more of cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems or open‑source community involvement
• Curiosity, flexibility, articulation and accountability
• Valuing soft skills and being enterprising, thoughtful and self‑motivated
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or related field

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave
• Maternity, paternity and Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations and priority pass with long‑haul event upgrades

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit globally, set a high standard for excellence, and are remote‑first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and give fair consideration to candidates of all identities and backgrounds.