Software Architect - Containers Virtualisation
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
A software architect role focused on designing and evolving Canonical's LXD container and virtual machine orchestration platform, as well as MicroCloud infrastructure, involving leadership in distributed systems, virtualization, networking, and storage technologies within a remote, global team.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture, design, and evolution of LXD and MicroCloud products
- Mentor, develop, and advise engineering colleagues
- Develop software in Golang and C
- Review code produced by team members
- Ensure product security and performance
- Provide technical leadership within Canonical and the community
Requirements
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM fields.
- Experience in technical leadership as well as team motivation, direction, and pace.
- Well-organized, self-starting, and able to deliver to schedule.
- Professional manner in interacting with colleagues, partners, and community.
- Experience with Go (Golang) and C programming languages.
- Experience with storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
- Experience with container technologies.
- Experience with concurrent, distributed systems.
- Conscientiousness and detail orientation, with a focus on performance.
- Professional written and spoken English language skills.
- Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and recognition rewards
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
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
Travel upgrades for long haul company events
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