Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation
Canonical · EMEA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- EMEA
Job highlights
- Develop low-level Go code for cloud infrastructure.
- Manage containers and virtual machines.
- Design data models and storage solutions.
- Collaborate with a global, remote team.
- Contribute to next-generation private cloud.
About the role
About Canonical
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.Job Overview: Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation
The mission of the LXD team is to build a next-generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a data center scale cloud that 'just works' and provides a mission-critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We are hiring a Golang software engineer to work on the low level Go codebase sitting between our REST API and the low level C libraries used to manage containers and virtual machines. We are looking for system-level developers with experience in design and data management/modeling. LXD components span the entire software stack from low-level kernel features to the upper level management API/CLI. Our most effective engineers are fluent in all these layers, and able to anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices elsewhere in a complex distributed system. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on modern cloud computing technologies. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development.What you will focus on
- 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
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
- Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks/year for internal and external events
What we are looking for in you
- Experience programming in Go and C
- Knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies
- Experience with two or more of: cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, open source community
- Curious, flexible, articulate and accountable
- Value soft skills and are enterprising, thoughtful and self-motivated
- Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
What we offer you
- Compensation reviewed annually, with performance-driven annual bonus.
- Twice-yearly team sprints in person in interesting locations globally.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Opportunities for travel and professional development.
- Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Priority Pass, and travel upgrades.
About Canonical (continued)
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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its 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.Key skills/competency
- Golang
- System Software Engineering
- Containers
- Virtualisation
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Systems
- Networking
- Storage Technologies
- Database Design
- C Programming
Skills & topics
- Golang
- Go
- System Software Engineer
- Containers
- Virtualisation
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Systems
- Networking
- Storage
- Ubuntu
- LXD
- C
- SQL
- dqlite
- Open Source
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Golang, C, and system-level development experience. Emphasize cloud, virtualization, and container technologies.
- Showcase your portfolio: Link to GitHub or personal projects demonstrating your system design and data modeling skills.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on Go, C, networking, storage, and distributed systems concepts. Be ready to discuss system design challenges.
- Understand Canonical's culture: Research their open-source contributions, remote-first approach, and the LXD team's mission.
Technical preparation
Master Golang concurrency and system programming.,Practice C low-level system interactions.,Review networking and storage concepts.,Understand container and VM technologies.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you designed.,How do you handle distributed team challenges?,Share an instance of being accountable.,Explain a time you learned something new.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus for a Golang System Software Engineer at Canonical?
- The primary focus for a Golang System Software Engineer at Canonical, specifically within the LXD team, is to develop and maintain the low-level Go codebase that interfaces between the REST API and C libraries for managing containers and virtual machines, contributing to a next-generation private cloud infrastructure.
- What technical skills are most important for this Golang System Software Engineer role at Canonical?
- The most important technical skills include strong proficiency in Golang and C programming, knowledge of networking and storage technologies, and experience with cloud computing, virtualization, containers, or distributed systems. Experience with database schema design and data modeling is also crucial.
- Is this Golang System Software Engineer position remote?
- Yes, this Golang System Software Engineer position is a remote role, available to candidates in EMEA and the Americas, with global travel expected for team sprints and events.
- What kind of data storage will I be working with as a Golang System Software Engineer at Canonical?
- As a Golang System Software Engineer at Canonical, you will be implementing data storage solutions using a dqlite (SQL) database, including designing the database schema and modeling the data.
- What opportunities are there for professional development at Canonical for this role?
- Canonical offers a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual compensation reviews, and a career full of learning and development opportunities, alongside exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and global collaboration.
- What is the expected travel for this remote Golang System Software Engineer role?
- For this remote Golang System Software Engineer role, you can expect to travel for global team sprints and internal/external events approximately 2 to 4 weeks per year.
- What does Canonical look for in terms of soft skills for this position?
- Canonical values candidates who are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable. They also seek individuals who value soft skills, are enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated.