Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation

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.,

• 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
  
  We are looking for system-level developers with experience in design and data management / modeling., You have experience programming in Go and C


• You are knowledgeable in networking and storage technologies


• You have experience with two or more of : cloud computing, virtualisation, containers, distributed systems, open source community


• You are curious, flexible, articulate and accountable


• You value soft skills and are enterprising, thoughtful and self-motivated


• You have a bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
  
  The LXD team is responsible for the design, development and evolution of LXD, a modern system container and virtual machine manager that is widely used on Ubuntu, ChromeOS and other Linux platforms.


LXD components span the entire software stack from low-level kernel features to the upper level management REST API and CLI.

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.

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


• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2, 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


• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events