System Software Engineer - Golang compiler, tooling, and ecosystem

Overview

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 are hiring a System Software Engineer for Golang compiler, tooling, and ecosystem .

We are building a new team to focus on the Golang programming language and its ecosystem on Ubuntu, delivering the best possible Golang runtime, developer experience and tooling in Ubuntu.

This role will be based remotely in the APAC region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux systems, software architectures and the Go programming language.

You will help make Ubuntu the best OS to develop and run Go applications in the cloud, in datacenters, in containers, directly on the operating system, and anywhere Ubuntu can run.

The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers the core Ubuntu system and the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services, building on the technical excellence of Debian and shaping the solutions we offer the industry.

Part of the Ubuntu Foundations team, you will work on critical toolchains involved in Ubuntu and pillars of the modern software ecosystem, leveraging Go to improve Ubuntu as a platform for developing, distributing and consuming Go-based software.

Applicants will drive best-in-class integration in Ubuntu from desktop to cloud in a secure, reliable, performing and future-proof fashion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Select, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Go
• Write high-quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

• You have relevant Go experience, ideally in cloud-native software and Linux
• You have experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
• You are a long-time Linux user
• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

What we offer colleagues

• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass 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 company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software.

We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004.

Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.

Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.

Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.