Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation
Canonical – Sevilla La Nueva, Community of Madrid, Spain
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing, and offers a fun, fast‑paced team environment with a career full of learning and development.
Location: Remote – available in EMEA and the Americas.
What you will focus on
* Design, implement and document system‑level Go code
* Model data, design database schemas 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 2–4 weeks/year for internal and external events
What we are looking for in you
* 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
* Curiosity, flexibility, articulation and accountability
* Valuing soft skills and being enterprising, thoughtful and self‑motivated
* Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
What we offer you
* 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 bonuses
* 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
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, 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. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging 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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Software Development
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