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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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.
We are hiring Golang engineers of all levels for all relevant teams at Canonical. After the first round of interviews we will find the best fit product team for you based on your personal interests.
Canonical prefers Golang for performance and security, but we also have substantial projects in Python, C, C++ and are starting to invest in Rust. For front‑end development we prefer React and Flutter.
Golang is essential for engineering teams building systems that deliver Ubuntu worldwide. From our software distribution systems to systems management tools and distributed systems research, we count on Golang for its concurrency and ecosystem. Many Canonical offerings, such as Juju, Livepatch, LXD, MAAS, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, and Ubuntu Pro, include Golang components.
Location
We have 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 processes 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 the success of your product through technical advocacy
What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path
Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
Well‑organized, self‑starting, and able to deliver to schedule
Professional manner when interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
Experience designing and writing high‑quality Golang software on Linux
Passion for Linux at the system level
For 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 colleagues
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 Program
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events
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 a 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 to succeed, and most colleagues work from home since 2004.
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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