C, Golang Software Engineer working on dqlite, a Raft extension for SQLite
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking a software developer to enhance and maintain their distributed SQLite database components, focusing on features, debugging, testing, and community engagement within a remote, open-source environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement features for dqlite and related components
- Debug and resolve issues encountered by users
- Improve testing frameworks including Jepsen tests and stress tests
- Participate in code and architectural reviews within the engineering team
- Engage with the open source community and commercial partners
Requirements
- Experience with distributed systems preferably with Raft
- Good C programming experience
- Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns is a plus
- Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is shaped based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
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
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