Software Architect - Containers / Virtualisation
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Canonical. About the Role
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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We have over 1200 colleagues across more than 80 countries, with few office-based roles, emphasizing distributed collaboration. We are hiring a
Software Architect
for Canonical LXD and MicroCloud to make clusters of compute, with system containers or virtual machines, easy to deploy and manage. This role involves distributed systems, virtualization, container technology, networking, and storage, aiming to simplify cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities
Lead the architecture of LXD and MicroCloud Mentor and develop team members Develop in Golang and C Review code and ensure security and performance Display technical leadership within Canonical and the community Work remotely with biannual global travel for company events Qualifications
Strong academic background in high school and university Degree in Computer Science or STEM Experience with Golang and C Knowledge of storage, networking, virtualization, and container technologies Experience with distributed systems and Linux (Debian/Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal, curiosity, and flexibility skills What We Offer
Competitive worldwide compensation, annual reviews, and benefits including learning budgets, travel opportunities, and work-from-home flexibility. Location
Home-based in EMEA or the Americas. About Canonical
Canonical is at the forefront of open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu and supporting AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We value diversity, excellence, and remote work, fostering a global, inclusive environment. Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and IT Industry: Software Development
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