Juju Software Engineer (Go)
Canonical · APJ
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- APJ
Job highlights
- Develop features for distributed cloud automation systems.
- Collaborate proactively with a global, remote team.
- Debug complex issues and engage with communities.
- Work with talented engineers and travel globally.
- Contribute to a leading open-source Go project.
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.
About the Role
We are hiring a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of Juju, a large open-source Go project that powers complex distributed software systems across the world.
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.
Location
This is a Globally remote role.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Contribute to 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
- 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
- Experience developing software using Go.
- 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
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
The following skills may be helpful to you in the role, but we don't expect everyone to bring all of them.
- Hands-on experience developing highly concurrent distributed systems
- Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Solid networking background and experience
- Experience with agile software development methodologies
- Experience in the Linux and open-source software world
- Experience with configuration management software (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, et al.)
- Working knowledge of cloud computing
- Experience with software 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
We consider 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
- Software Engineer
- Go Programming Language
- Distributed Systems
- Cloud Automation
- Open Source
- Container Technologies
- Networking
- Agile Methodologies
- Linux
- Ubuntu
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- Go
- Juju
- Distributed Systems
- Cloud Automation
- Open Source
- Ubuntu
- Remote
- Canonical
- Developer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Go experience and academic achievements for the Software Engineer role.
- Showcase open-source contributions: Emphasize any demonstrated track record of contributions to open-source projects.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss highly concurrent, distributed systems and Go programming.
- Understand remote collaboration: Highlight your experience working effectively in distributed teams and online environments.
- Express willingness to travel: Mention your availability and enthusiasm for global team events.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is Canonical's approach to remote work for Software Engineers?
- Canonical is a remote-first company, having operated this way since 2004. As a Software Engineer, you will work from home with opportunities for global travel for team events and collaboration.
- What programming languages are essential for the Software Engineer role at Canonical?
- The primary programming language required for this Software Engineer position is Go. Experience in Go is a key requirement for contributing to the Juju project.
- Does Canonical offer opportunities for professional development for its Software Engineers?
- Yes, Canonical offers a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, along with annual compensation reviews to recognize outstanding performance for roles like Software Engineer.
- What are the opportunities for travel for a Software Engineer at Canonical?
- Software Engineers at Canonical have the opportunity to travel globally 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events, team sprints, and collaboration.
- What kind of academic background is Canonical looking for in Software Engineer candidates?
- Canonical looks for an exceptional academic track record from both high school and, preferably, university for its Software Engineer positions.
- How does Canonical handle compensation for globally distributed Software Engineers?
- Canonical shapes compensation worldwide considering geographical location, experience, and performance. They conduct annual compensation reviews and offer a performance-driven annual bonus.
- What is Juju, the project a Software Engineer would be working on?
- Juju is a large open-source Go project developed by Canonical that powers complex distributed software systems, enabling model-driven operations for software on various cloud environments and bare-metal.
- What are the benefits of working as a Software Engineer at Canonical?
- Benefits include a distributed work environment, a personal learning budget, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, parental leave, and opportunities for global travel with Priority Pass.