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Golang System Software Engineer - Containers Virtualisation

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted December 1, 2025
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Job Description

Canonical is seeking a Golang software engineer to develop system-level code for cloud infrastructure, focusing on data modeling, storage, and low-level integration between APIs and container management libraries in a remote, global team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and document system-level Go code
  • Model data, design database schema, 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 to discuss ideas and find solutions

Requirements

  • Experience programming in Go and C
  • Knowledge of networking and storage technologies
  • Experience with two or more of the following areas: cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, open source community
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
  • Ability to design, implement, and document system level Go code
  • Ability to model data, design database schema, and implement data storage in a dqlite SQL database
  • Ability to maintain code quality through static analysis, unit tests, and system tests
  • Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team and discuss ideas to find good solutions
  • Willingness to work from home with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Recognition rewards
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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