Golang Engineer

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Ubuntu is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io
T. The company operates from more than 80 countries with 1, 200+ colleagues, and most roles are fully remote.

We are hiring Golang engineers of all seniority levels across the organization. The initial interview selects the best fit product team to progress your application.

Location

Open roles for Golang engineers in every time zone.

Role Overview

The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining Go services that run on Linux, contributing to Canonical’s core offerings such as Juju, Livepatch, LXD, MAAS, Microk8s, Snapd, Ubuntu Core, and more.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement well‑tested, documented software in Go.
• Debug and fix issues encountered by users.
• Participate in code and architectural reviews.
• Collaborate with the community and colleagues on technical specifications.
• Seek improvements to engineering processes and operations.
• Deploy and operate services in some cases.
• Contribute to product success through technical advocacy.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path.
• Drive to exceed expectations and deliver on schedule.
• Strong organization, self‑start, and professional communication.
• Experience designing and writing high‑quality Golang software on Linux.
• Passion for Linux at the system level.
• For senior roles: experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs.
• Professional written and spoken English; English proficiency.
• Experience with Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Self‑motivation and result‑orientation.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each.

Nice‑to‑have

• 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 in‑person sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2, 000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

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.