Senior Juju Software Engineer (Go)
Canonical · APJ
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- APJ
Job highlights
- Design, deliver, and support distributed systems.
- Collaborate with a global remote team.
- Debug issues and engage with upstream communities.
- Coach and develop less experienced colleagues.
- Work remotely with travel opportunities.
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 1200+ colleagues in 75+ 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 Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to be an integral part of the team, driving process improvement, assisting the manager in running the team, coaching and developing colleagues with less experience, as well as owning functional areas from design and implementation all the way to support and maintenance. As a senior software engineer, you'll be an integral part of the team, driving process improvement, assisting the manager in running the team, coaching and developing colleagues with less experience, as well as owning functional areas from design and implementation all the way to support and maintenance. Juju is the engine behind model-driven operations, providing a means to operate complex software on public cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes, and bare-metal. Combined with the Ops framework, Juju provides a complete solution for applications and infrastructure management. Many internal and external teams depend on Juju to deliver their products and services - from Canonical Managed Solutions, our OpenStack and cloud delivery teams, to Fortune 500 companies.What Your Day Will Look Like
- Own the design, delivery, and support of features in a highly concurrent, highly distributed system that drives cloud automation and software operations at scale.
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
- Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields.
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions.
- Coach and develop team members with less experience, actively contributing to building and maintaining a first-class engineering team.
- Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
What We Are Looking For In You
- Proven track record of professional software delivery using Go.
- Hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems.
- Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written, especially in online environments.
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university.
- Experience with agile software development methodologies.
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
- Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.).
- Experience doing development in C, C++, Rust, or other low-level programming languages.
- Solid networking background and experience.
- Experience in the Linux and open-source software world.
- Experience with configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, et al.).
- Working knowledge of cloud computing.
- Passionate about software quality and testing.
- Experience with packaging (Debian, snaps).
- Programming with, and operating, SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience working on a distributed team on an open source project -- even if that is community open source contributions.
- Demonstrated track record of Open Source contributions.
- Prior experience developing plugins for Terraform.
What We Offer You
Canonical considers geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
- 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 from your team and others.
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business. 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
- Senior Software Engineer
- Go Programming Language
- Distributed Systems
- Cloud Automation
- Open Source
- Ubuntu
- Juju
- Agile Development
- Container Technologies
- Software Quality
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Go
- Juju
- Canonical
- Ubuntu
- Distributed Systems
- Cloud Automation
- Remote
- Open Source
- Kubernetes
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight Go, distributed systems, and open-source experience.
- Tailor your application: Emphasize your academic achievements and agile methodology experience.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your contributions to open-source projects.
- Showcase remote work skills: Demonstrate excellent online communication and collaboration abilities.
- Research Canonical: Understand their commitment to open source and Ubuntu.
Technical preparation
Master Go concurrency patterns and best practices.,Study distributed systems design principles.,Familiarize yourself with Juju and Ubuntu.,Practice debugging complex distributed issues.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved a team's process.,How do you coach junior engineers effectively?,Share an experience with open-source collaboration.,How do you handle technical disagreements in a remote team?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Juju Software Engineer role at Canonical?
- The Senior Juju Software Engineer role at Canonical is a globally remote position. While the team works remotely, there are opportunities for in-person collaboration and team sprints typically 2 to 4 times per year in various international locations.
- What programming languages are essential for this Senior Juju Software Engineer position?
- A proven track record of professional software delivery using Go is essential for this role. Experience with other low-level programming languages like C, C++, or Rust can also be beneficial.
- Does Canonical require specific academic qualifications for the Senior Juju Software Engineer role?
- Canonical looks for an exceptional academic track record from both high school and preferably university for the Senior Juju Software Engineer position. This indicates a strong foundation for learning and problem-solving.
- What is Juju and its role at Canonical?
- Juju is Canonical's model-driven operations engine, used to operate complex software across public cloud, private cloud, Kubernetes, and bare-metal. It's a key component for applications and infrastructure management, relied upon by many internal and external teams.
- What are the benefits of working as a Senior Juju Software Engineer at Canonical?
- Canonical offers a remote-first environment, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually, performance-driven bonuses, annual compensation reviews, and opportunities for global travel for team events.
- How does Canonical handle compensation for remote employees?
- Canonical shapes compensation worldwide based on geographical location, experience, and performance. They conduct annual compensation reviews to ensure recognition of outstanding performance and offer a performance-driven annual bonus.
- Is experience with distributed systems crucial for this Senior Juju Software Engineer role?
- Yes, hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems is a key requirement for the Senior Juju Software Engineer role. This is essential for working with Juju, which operates complex systems at scale.
- What opportunities are there for professional growth at Canonical in this role?
- As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in driving process improvement, coaching less experienced colleagues, and owning functional areas, providing significant opportunities for growth and development within the engineering team.