Golang Engineer

Join to apply for the Golang Engineer role at Canonical . Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Role Overview We are hiring Golang engineers of all seniority levels. You will work on the systems that deliver Ubuntu to the world, including Juju, Livepatch, LXD, MAAS, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro, and many more. These roles require extensive personal experience with Linux – the more different versions the better. Responsibilities Design and implement well‑tested and documented software in Go. Debug and fix issues encountered by your users. Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews. Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications. Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices. Deploy and operate services developed by the team (in some cases). Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy. Qualifications An exceptional academic track record from high school and university. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path. Drive and a track record of going above‑and‑beyond expectations. Well‑organized, self‑starting and able to deliver to schedule. Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community. Experience designing and writing high‑quality Golang software on Linux. Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level. For more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs. Professional written and spoken English. Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred). Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. Passion, thoughtfulness, and self‑motivation. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments. Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each. Nice‑to‑have Skills Experience developing for Ubuntu Linux. Experience with Juju, LXD, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro. Performance engineering and security experience. Benefits 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 Program. 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, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Senior level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr