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Golang System Software Engineer - Containers​/Virtualisation

Job in Winnipeg, Manitoba, A3C, Canada
Listing for: Canonical
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer, DevOps, Golang
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation
Join to apply for the Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation role onical 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Experience programming in Go and C

Knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies

Experience with two or more of: cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, open source community

Curious, flexible, articulate and accountable

Values soft skills and is enterprising, thoughtful and self‑motivated

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar

Benefits

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

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Location
Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

About Canonical
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.

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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