Senior Juju Software Engineer (Go)
Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, powers enterprises in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. With 1200+ colleagues across 75+ countries, we focus on distributed collaboration and innovative technology.
Location: This is a globally remote role.
What your day will look like
* Own the design, delivery, and support of features in a highly concurrent, highly distributed system that drives cloud automation and software operations at scale.
* Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
* Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
* Work with talented engineers across many domains.
* Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions.
* Coach and develop less‑experienced team members, contributing to building and maintaining a first‑class engineering team.
* Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
What we are looking for in you
* Proven track record of professional software delivery using Go.
* Hands‑on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, especially in online environments.
* Exceptional academic track record from high school and preferably university.
* Experience with agile software development methodologies.
* Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional skills that you might also bring
* Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.).
* Experience with low‑level programming languages (C, C++, Rust, etc.).
* Solid networking background and experience.
* Experience in the Linux and open‑source software world.
* Experience with configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.).
* Working knowledge of cloud computing.
* Passionate about software quality and testing.
* Experience with packaging (Debian, snaps).
* Programming with, and operating, SQL and NoSQL databases.
* Experience working on a distributed team on an open source project or community contributions.
* Demonstrated track record of open‑source contributions.
* Prior experience developing plugins for Terraform.
What we offer you
* 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 from your team and others.
* Priority Pass for travel 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 publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and a platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and set a high standard for new hires.
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Software Development.
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